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

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 19 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.764 miles
  • 1525.279 kilometers
  • 823.585 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
  • 945.359 miles
  • 1521.408 kilometers
  • 821.495 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Pittsburgh generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W