How far is Modesto, CA, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1232 miles / 1982 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Modesto (MOD) is 1525 miles / 2455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 54 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1231.825 miles
- 1982.429 kilometers
- 1070.426 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- 1228.970 miles
- 1977.835 kilometers
- 1067.945 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 Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Modesto?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Modesto generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
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 | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |