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How far is Broomfield, CO, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 248 miles / 399 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Broomfield (BJC) is 273 miles / 439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 42 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Broomfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 248.053 miles
  • 399.202 kilometers
  • 215.552 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
  • 247.536 miles
  • 398.370 kilometers
  • 215.103 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 Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from North Platte to Broomfield generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Broomfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

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 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W