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How far is Bangor, ME, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Bangor (BGR) is 1822 miles / 2932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Bangor International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.142 miles
  • 2431.947 kilometers
  • 1313.146 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
  • 1507.281 miles
  • 2425.734 kilometers
  • 1309.791 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Bangor International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Bangor generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Bangor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Bangor International Airport (BGR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W