How far is Grand Island, NE, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 245 miles / 394 kilometers / 213 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Island (GRI) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 245.098 miles
- 394.447 kilometers
- 212.984 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- 244.491 miles
- 393.471 kilometers
- 212.457 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 Des Moines to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Island?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grand Island generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |