Airport Comparison
| DEN | GRI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | GRI |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KGRI |
| City | Denver | Grand Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 1,847 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 40.970000, -98.310000 |
Denver (DEN) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 552 kilometers (343 miles / 298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Denver, it's 02:47 in Grand Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,587 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.