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How far is Westerly, RI, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Westerly (Westerly State Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Westerly (WST) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Westerly State Airport

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1377
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2216
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1197
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Distance from Grand Island to Westerly

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1377.242 miles
  • 2216.456 kilometers
  • 1196.790 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
  • 1373.709 miles
  • 2210.770 kilometers
  • 1193.720 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 Westerly?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Westerly State Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Westerly State Airport (WST)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Westerly generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Westerly

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Westerly State Airport (WST).

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 Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″W