How far is Grand Island, NE, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 374 miles / 601 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Island (GRI) is 454 miles / 731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 373.520 miles
- 601.122 kilometers
- 324.580 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- 373.228 miles
- 600.652 kilometers
- 324.326 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 Minneapolis to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Grand Island?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Grand Island generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |