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How far is Grand Island, NE, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 45 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from New York to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.880 miles
  • 2053.330 kilometers
  • 1108.709 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
  • 1272.627 miles
  • 2048.094 kilometers
  • 1105.882 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 New York to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from New York to Grand Island generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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