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How far is Alma from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Alma (YTF) is 1747 miles / 2811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 27 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Alma Airport

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1403
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2258
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1219
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Distance from Grand Island to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.000 miles
  • 2257.909 kilometers
  • 1219.173 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
  • 1399.768 miles
  • 2252.708 kilometers
  • 1216.365 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Alma Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Alma generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W