How far is Grand Island, NE, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2541 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3207 miles / 5161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 54 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.125 miles
- 4089.545 kilometers
- 2208.177 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- 2535.650 miles
- 4080.733 kilometers
- 2203.420 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 Fairbanks to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Grand Island generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |