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How far is Grand Island, NE, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers / 1120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1562 miles / 2514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 41 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1288.388 miles
  • 2073.460 kilometers
  • 1119.579 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
  • 1285.424 miles
  • 2068.690 kilometers
  • 1117.003 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 San Jose to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from San Jose to Grand Island generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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