How far is Des Moines, IA, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers / 318 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 410 miles / 660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 14 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 366.190 miles
- 589.326 kilometers
- 318.210 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- 365.255 miles
- 587.820 kilometers
- 317.398 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from North Platte to Des Moines generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |