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How far is Nanaimo from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers / 1184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 13 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1362
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2192
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1184
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Distance from Grand Island to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1362.296 miles
  • 2192.403 kilometers
  • 1183.803 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
  • 1359.270 miles
  • 2187.532 kilometers
  • 1181.173 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Nanaimo generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W