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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 7846 miles / 12627 kilometers / 6818 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7846.181 miles
  • 12627.204 kilometers
  • 6818.145 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
  • 7856.765 miles
  • 12644.237 kilometers
  • 6827.342 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 Wellington to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 15 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Wellington to Grand Island generates about 976 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 976 kilograms equals 2 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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