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How far is Watertown, SD, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Watertown (ATY) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 53 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 316.665 miles
  • 509.622 kilometers
  • 275.174 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
  • 316.594 miles
  • 509.508 kilometers
  • 275.112 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 North Platte to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Platte and Watertown?

There is no time difference between North Platte and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from North Platte to Watertown generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W