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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 55 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Reno to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1136.365 miles
  • 1828.803 kilometers
  • 987.475 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
  • 1133.545 miles
  • 1824.264 kilometers
  • 985.024 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 Reno to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Reno to Grand Island generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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