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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3631 miles / 5843 kilometers / 3155 nautical miles.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Adak Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Adak Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3630.968 miles
  • 5843.477 kilometers
  • 3155.225 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3621.116 miles
  • 5827.621 kilometers
  • 3146.664 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Grand Island to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Adak Island generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Island to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W