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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 28 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.823 miles
  • 807.606 kilometers
  • 436.073 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
  • 501.947 miles
  • 807.806 kilometers
  • 436.180 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 Forks?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Platte and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between North Platte and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from North Platte to Grand Forks generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W