How far is Bethel, AK, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2948 miles / 4745 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Bethel Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Bethel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2948.361 miles
- 4744.927 kilometers
- 2562.055 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- 2940.966 miles
- 4733.027 kilometers
- 2555.630 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 Bethel?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Bethel?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Bethel Airport (BET)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Bethel generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Grand Island to Bethel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Bethel Airport (BET).
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 | Bethel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bethel, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BET |
| ICAO Code: | PABE |
| Coordinates: | 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W |