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How far is Dawson Creek from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1422 miles / 2289 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 1744 miles / 2806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 8 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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1236
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Distance from Grand Island to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.260 miles
  • 2288.905 kilometers
  • 1235.910 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
  • 1420.208 miles
  • 2285.604 kilometers
  • 1234.127 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Dawson Creek generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W