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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1461 miles / 2352 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 4 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.219 miles
  • 2351.604 kilometers
  • 1269.765 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
  • 1461.457 miles
  • 2351.987 kilometers
  • 1269.972 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 Fort Lauderdale to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Island generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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