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How far is Richmond, VA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers / 1106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Richmond (RIC) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 21 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1272.637 miles
  • 2048.110 kilometers
  • 1105.891 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
  • 1269.704 miles
  • 2043.390 kilometers
  • 1103.342 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from North Platte to Richmond generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W