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How far is Wekweètì from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Wekweètì (YFJ) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 55 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Wekweètì Airport

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1726
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2778
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1500
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Distance from Grand Island to Wekweètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.347 miles
  • 2778.286 kilometers
  • 1500.154 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
  • 1724.547 miles
  • 2775.389 kilometers
  • 1498.590 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 Wekweètì?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Wekweètì Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Wekweètì generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Wekweètì

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

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 Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″W