How far is Grand Island, NE, from Macon, GA?
The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 991 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1187 miles / 1911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Macon to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Macon to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.759 miles
- 1594.472 kilometers
- 860.946 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- 989.878 miles
- 1593.054 kilometers
- 860.181 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 Macon to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Macon and Grand Island?
The time difference between Macon and Grand Island is 1 hour. Grand Island is 1 hour behind Macon.
Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Macon to Grand Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Middle Georgia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Macon, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCN |
| ICAO Code: | KMCN |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W |
| Destination | 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 |