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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 4035 miles / 6493 kilometers / 3506 nautical miles.

Shannon Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Shannon to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4034.578 miles
  • 6493.024 kilometers
  • 3505.952 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
  • 4023.529 miles
  • 6475.242 kilometers
  • 3496.351 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 Shannon to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 8 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Shannon to Grand Island generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 016 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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