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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1132 miles / 1822 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 12 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1131.915 miles
  • 1821.640 kilometers
  • 983.607 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
  • 1129.057 miles
  • 1817.041 kilometers
  • 981.124 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 Harrisburg to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Grand Island generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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