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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 267 miles / 429 kilometers / 232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 349 miles / 562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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267
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232
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Distance from North Platte to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 266.607 miles
  • 429.062 kilometers
  • 231.675 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
  • 266.321 miles
  • 428.602 kilometers
  • 231.427 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from North Platte to Colorado Springs generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W