How far is Tampa, FL, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Tampa (TPA) is 1556 miles / 2504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 37 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1266.107 miles
- 2037.601 kilometers
- 1100.217 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- 1266.226 miles
- 2037.793 kilometers
- 1100.320 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Tampa?
The time difference between Grand Island and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Tampa generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |