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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1949 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 46 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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1949
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3136
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1693
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Distance from Goose Bay to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.789 miles
  • 3136.272 kilometers
  • 1693.451 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
  • 1944.295 miles
  • 3129.040 kilometers
  • 1689.546 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 Goose Bay to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Grand Island generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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