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How far is North Platte, NE, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to North Platte (LBF) is 679 miles / 1092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 27 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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436
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Distance from Grand Forks to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.823 miles
  • 807.606 kilometers
  • 436.073 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
  • 501.947 miles
  • 807.806 kilometers
  • 436.180 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 Grand Forks to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Forks and North Platte?

There is no time difference between Grand Forks and North Platte.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to North Platte generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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