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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1523 miles / 2451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 54 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Portland to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.528 miles
  • 2028.623 kilometers
  • 1095.369 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
  • 1257.427 miles
  • 2023.633 kilometers
  • 1092.674 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 Portland to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Portland to Grand Island generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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