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How far is Calgary from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Calgary (YYC) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Calgary International Airport

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892
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Distance from Grand Island to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1026.597 miles
  • 1652.147 kilometers
  • 892.088 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
  • 1025.225 miles
  • 1649.940 kilometers
  • 890.896 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Calgary generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W