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How far is Reno, NV, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Reno (RNO) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 55 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1136.365 miles
  • 1828.803 kilometers
  • 987.475 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
  • 1133.545 miles
  • 1824.264 kilometers
  • 985.024 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Reno generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W