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How far is North Platte, NE, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to North Platte (LBF) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 5 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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1133
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1824
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985
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Distance from Buffalo to North Platte

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to North Platte. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1133.169 miles
  • 1823.659 kilometers
  • 984.697 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
  • 1130.255 miles
  • 1818.968 kilometers
  • 982.164 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 Buffalo to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Buffalo to North Platte generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W