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How far is Buffalo, NY, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 11 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1133.169 miles
  • 1823.659 kilometers
  • 984.697 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
  • 1130.255 miles
  • 1818.968 kilometers
  • 982.164 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from North Platte to Buffalo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W