How far is Mesa, AZ, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Mesa (AZA) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 904.859 miles
- 1456.230 kilometers
- 786.301 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- 904.064 miles
- 1454.950 kilometers
- 785.610 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Mesa?
The time difference between Grand Island and Mesa is 1 hour. Mesa is 1 hour behind Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Mesa generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
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 | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |