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How far is Detroit, MI, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 898 miles / 1446 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Detroit (DTW) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 49 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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898
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1446
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781
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Distance from North Platte to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 898.372 miles
  • 1445.789 kilometers
  • 780.664 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
  • 896.063 miles
  • 1442.073 kilometers
  • 778.657 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from North Platte to Detroit generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W