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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 5616 miles / 9038 kilometers / 4880 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5615.865 miles
  • 9037.859 kilometers
  • 4880.053 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
  • 5601.435 miles
  • 9014.635 kilometers
  • 4867.514 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 Bucharest to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Grand Island generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E
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