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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2182 miles / 3511 kilometers / 1896 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3319 miles / 5341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 23 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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2182
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3511
Kilometers
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1896
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 37 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
238 kg

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Distance from Gander to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.710 miles
  • 3511.122 kilometers
  • 1895.854 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
  • 2176.109 miles
  • 3502.109 kilometers
  • 1890.987 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 Gander to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Gander to Grand Island generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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