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How far is Halifax from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 1772 miles / 2852 kilometers / 1540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Halifax (YHZ) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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1772
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2852
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1540
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Distance from Grand Island to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1772.092 miles
  • 2851.905 kilometers
  • 1539.906 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
  • 1767.513 miles
  • 2844.536 kilometers
  • 1535.927 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Halifax generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W