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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers / 483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 26 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.186 miles
  • 895.095 kilometers
  • 483.313 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
  • 554.910 miles
  • 893.040 kilometers
  • 482.203 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Grand Junction generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W