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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Grand Island (GRI) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 4 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 461.636 miles
  • 742.931 kilometers
  • 401.151 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
  • 460.522 miles
  • 741.138 kilometers
  • 400.183 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 Springfield to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Grand Island?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Grand Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Springfield to Grand Island generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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