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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Alma Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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1403
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2258
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1219
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Distance from Alma to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.000 miles
  • 2257.909 kilometers
  • 1219.173 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
  • 1399.768 miles
  • 2252.708 kilometers
  • 1216.365 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 Alma to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Alma to Grand Island generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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