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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Grand Island (GRI) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.395 miles
  • 1169.020 kilometers
  • 631.220 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
  • 724.642 miles
  • 1166.199 kilometers
  • 629.697 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 Idaho Falls to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Grand Island generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W
Destination 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