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

The distance between Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2286 miles / 3680 kilometers / 1987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3260 miles / 5246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 28 minutes.

Fort McPherson Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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2286
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3680
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1987
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Distance from Fort Mcpherson to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2286.486 miles
  • 3679.742 kilometers
  • 1986.902 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
  • 2282.423 miles
  • 3673.204 kilometers
  • 1983.371 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 Mcpherson to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Fort McPherson Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Fort Mcpherson to Grand Island generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 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 Mcpherson to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″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