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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 6462 miles / 10399 kilometers / 5615 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6461.646 miles
  • 10399.012 kilometers
  • 5615.017 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
  • 6446.353 miles
  • 10374.400 kilometers
  • 5601.728 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 Beijing to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 12 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Beijing to Grand Island generates about 780 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 780 kilograms equals 1 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E
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