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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1296 miles / 2086 kilometers / 1126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1537 miles / 2474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 11 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1296.023 miles
  • 2085.746 kilometers
  • 1126.213 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
  • 1292.988 miles
  • 2080.863 kilometers
  • 1123.576 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 Oakland to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Oakland to Grand Island generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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