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How far is Akron, OH, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 881 miles / 1418 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Akron (CAK) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 58 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Akron–Canton Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Akron

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 881.221 miles
  • 1418.188 kilometers
  • 765.760 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
  • 878.971 miles
  • 1414.566 kilometers
  • 763.805 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 Akron?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Akron generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Akron

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK).

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 Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W