How far is Grand Island, NE, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1050 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 40 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Altoona to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1049.560 miles
- 1689.103 kilometers
- 912.042 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- 1046.906 miles
- 1684.831 kilometers
- 909.736 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 Altoona to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Altoona to Grand Island generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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 |