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How far is Great Falls, MT, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Great Falls (GTF) is 906 miles / 1458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 56 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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1105
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597
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Distance from North Platte to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.915 miles
  • 1105.483 kilometers
  • 596.913 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
  • 685.993 miles
  • 1103.999 kilometers
  • 596.112 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from North Platte to Great Falls generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W