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How far is North Platte, NE, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to North Platte (LBF) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 57 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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687
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1105
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597
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Distance from Great Falls to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.915 miles
  • 1105.483 kilometers
  • 596.913 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
  • 685.993 miles
  • 1103.999 kilometers
  • 596.112 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 Great Falls to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Great Falls to North Platte generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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