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How far is Fayetteville, NC, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fayetteville (Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers / 986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 45 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport

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1135
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1826
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986
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Distance from Grand Island to Fayetteville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1134.876 miles
  • 1826.406 kilometers
  • 986.180 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
  • 1132.798 miles
  • 1823.061 kilometers
  • 984.374 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 Fayetteville?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Fayetteville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Fayetteville generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 349 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 Fayetteville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY).

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 Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAY
ICAO Code: KFAY
Coordinates: 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W