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How far is Chicago, IL, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Chicago (MDW) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 18 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.277 miles
  • 1081.924 kilometers
  • 584.192 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
  • 670.551 miles
  • 1079.147 kilometers
  • 582.693 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Platte and Chicago?

There is no time difference between North Platte and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from North Platte to Chicago generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W