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How far is Grand Island, NE, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers / 543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Grand Island (GRI) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 625.316 miles
  • 1006.349 kilometers
  • 543.385 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
  • 623.721 miles
  • 1003.781 kilometers
  • 541.998 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 South Bend to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from South Bend to Grand Island generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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