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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Grand Island (GRI) is 859 miles / 1382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 45 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 609.600 miles
  • 981.057 kilometers
  • 529.728 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
  • 609.292 miles
  • 980.560 kilometers
  • 529.460 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 Albuquerque to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Grand Island generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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