How far is Grand Island, NE, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers / 1021 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1295 miles / 2084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1174.996 miles
- 1890.973 kilometers
- 1021.044 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- 1171.982 miles
- 1886.123 kilometers
- 1018.425 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 Wilkes-Barre to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Grand Island generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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 |