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How far is North Platte, NE, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers / 318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte (LBF) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 14 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 366.190 miles
  • 589.326 kilometers
  • 318.210 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
  • 365.255 miles
  • 587.820 kilometers
  • 317.398 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 Des Moines to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and North Platte?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and North Platte.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Des Moines to North Platte generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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