How far is Grand Island, NE, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1381 miles / 2223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1178.888 miles
- 1897.236 kilometers
- 1024.426 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- 1176.002 miles
- 1892.592 kilometers
- 1021.918 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 Ottawa to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Grand Island?
The time difference between Ottawa and Grand Island is 1 hour. Grand Island is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Grand Island generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |