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How far is Monterey, CA, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Monterey (MRY) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 2 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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1302
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2095
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1131
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Distance from Grand Island to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1301.801 miles
  • 2095.045 kilometers
  • 1131.234 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
  • 1298.926 miles
  • 2090.419 kilometers
  • 1128.736 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Monterey generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W