How far is Fort Nelson from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1625 miles / 2615 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 4 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1624.867 miles
- 2614.970 kilometers
- 1411.971 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- 1622.525 miles
- 2611.200 kilometers
- 1409.935 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Fort Nelson generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |