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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Eastsound (ESD) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 5 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Orcas Island Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1313.955 miles
  • 2114.605 kilometers
  • 1141.795 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
  • 1311.042 miles
  • 2109.917 kilometers
  • 1139.264 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Eastsound generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W