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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 814 miles / 1310 kilometers / 707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Grand Island (GRI) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 4 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 813.979 miles
  • 1309.971 kilometers
  • 707.328 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
  • 811.942 miles
  • 1306.695 kilometers
  • 705.559 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 Columbus to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Grand Island generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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