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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 36 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1177.351 miles
  • 1894.762 kilometers
  • 1023.090 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
  • 1176.655 miles
  • 1893.643 kilometers
  • 1022.485 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 Jacksonville to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Grand Island generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Grand Island

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

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″W
Destination 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