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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 640 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 754 miles / 1214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 44 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 639.661 miles
  • 1029.434 kilometers
  • 555.850 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
  • 638.095 miles
  • 1026.914 kilometers
  • 554.489 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Indianapolis generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W