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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 21 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 788.696 miles
  • 1269.284 kilometers
  • 685.358 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
  • 786.702 miles
  • 1266.075 kilometers
  • 683.626 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from North Platte to Grand Rapids generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W