How far is Richmond, VA, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Richmond (RIC) is 1369 miles / 2203 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1148.122 miles
- 1847.723 kilometers
- 997.691 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- 1145.504 miles
- 1843.509 kilometers
- 995.415 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Richmond generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |