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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1229 miles / 1978 kilometers / 1068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 25 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1229.036 miles
  • 1977.941 kilometers
  • 1068.003 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
  • 1228.134 miles
  • 1976.490 kilometers
  • 1067.219 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 Fort McMurray to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Grand Island generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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