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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1351 miles / 2175 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 10 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1351
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2175
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1174
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Distance from Grand Island to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.303 miles
  • 2174.711 kilometers
  • 1174.250 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
  • 1350.299 miles
  • 2173.095 kilometers
  • 1173.377 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 Fort Chipewyan?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Fort Chipewyan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W