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How far is Edmonton from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers / 965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1404 miles / 2260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1111.017 miles
  • 1788.009 kilometers
  • 965.448 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
  • 1109.822 miles
  • 1786.086 kilometers
  • 964.409 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Edmonton generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Edmonton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W