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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 2286 miles / 3680 kilometers / 1987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 3263 miles / 5252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 19 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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2286
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3680
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1987
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Distance from Grand Island to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2286.486 miles
  • 3679.742 kilometers
  • 1986.902 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
  • 2282.423 miles
  • 3673.204 kilometers
  • 1983.371 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 Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Fort Mcpherson generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 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 Fort Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W