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How far is Lexington, KY, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers / 767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Lexington (LEX) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 9 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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883
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1421
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767
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Distance from North Platte to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 882.960 miles
  • 1420.986 kilometers
  • 767.271 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
  • 880.980 miles
  • 1417.800 kilometers
  • 765.551 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from North Platte to Lexington generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W