How far is Grand Island, NE, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 671 miles / 1081 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Grand Island (GRI) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 671.455 miles
- 1080.602 kilometers
- 583.479 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- 669.799 miles
- 1077.937 kilometers
- 582.039 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 Rapids to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Grand Island generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Rapids to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | 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 |