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How far is Orlando, FL, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Orlando (Orlando International Airport) is 1293 miles / 2081 kilometers / 1124 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Orlando (MCO) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1293.197 miles
  • 2081.199 kilometers
  • 1123.758 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
  • 1292.973 miles
  • 2080.839 kilometers
  • 1123.563 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Orlando International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Orlando generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

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 Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W