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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 0 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.268 miles
  • 1373.202 kilometers
  • 741.470 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
  • 851.827 miles
  • 1370.883 kilometers
  • 740.218 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 Knoxville to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Grand Island generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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