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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 715.358 miles
  • 1151.258 kilometers
  • 621.629 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
  • 714.364 miles
  • 1149.657 kilometers
  • 620.765 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 Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from North Platte to Grand Canyon generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W