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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Managua?

The distance between Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2117 miles / 3407 kilometers / 1840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Managua (MGA) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 26 minutes.

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Managua to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2117.314 miles
  • 3407.487 kilometers
  • 1839.896 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
  • 2123.311 miles
  • 3417.138 kilometers
  • 1845.107 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 Managua to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Managua and Grand Island?

There is no time difference between Managua and Grand Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Managua to Grand Island generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
City: Managua
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: MGA
ICAO Code: MNMG
Coordinates: 12°8′29″N, 86°10′5″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