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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1292 miles / 2079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 44 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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1157
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1862
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1006
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Distance from Grand Island to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.136 miles
  • 1862.230 kilometers
  • 1005.524 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
  • 1154.219 miles
  • 1857.535 kilometers
  • 1002.989 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Lancaster generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W