How far is State College, PA, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1069 miles / 1720 kilometers / 929 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to State College (SCE) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 29 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1068.732 miles
- 1719.957 kilometers
- 928.703 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- 1066.005 miles
- 1715.568 kilometers
- 926.333 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 State College?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Grand Island to State College generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |
| Destination | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |