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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 4879 miles / 7852 kilometers / 4240 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4878.820 miles
  • 7851.699 kilometers
  • 4239.579 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
  • 4865.797 miles
  • 7830.742 kilometers
  • 4228.262 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 Zurich to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Zurich to Grand Island generates about 568 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 568 kilograms equals 1 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Grand Island

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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