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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2948 miles / 4745 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2948.361 miles
  • 4744.927 kilometers
  • 2562.055 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
  • 2940.966 miles
  • 4733.027 kilometers
  • 2555.630 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 Bethel to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Bethel to Grand Island generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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