How far is Athens, GA, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Athens (AHN) is 1153 miles / 1856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 953.432 miles
- 1534.400 kilometers
- 828.510 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- 952.230 miles
- 1532.466 kilometers
- 827.465 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 Grand Island to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Athens generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |