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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 2879 miles / 4633 kilometers / 2502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 3768 miles / 6064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 30 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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2879
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4633
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2502
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Distance from Grand Island to Holy Cross

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2879.023 miles
  • 4633.338 kilometers
  • 2501.803 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
  • 2871.982 miles
  • 4622.008 kilometers
  • 2495.684 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 Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Holy Cross generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

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 Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W