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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1051 miles / 1692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.764 miles
  • 1525.279 kilometers
  • 823.585 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
  • 945.359 miles
  • 1521.408 kilometers
  • 821.495 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 Pittsburgh to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Grand Island generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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