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How far is Columbus, OH, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 938 miles / 1510 kilometers / 815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Columbus (LCK) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 12 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 938.404 miles
  • 1510.215 kilometers
  • 815.451 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
  • 936.067 miles
  • 1506.453 kilometers
  • 813.420 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from North Platte to Columbus generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W