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How far is San Francisco, CA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers / 1028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1407 miles / 2265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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1183
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1904
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1028
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Distance from North Platte to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1183.058 miles
  • 1903.947 kilometers
  • 1028.049 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
  • 1180.343 miles
  • 1899.578 kilometers
  • 1025.690 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 San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from North Platte to San Francisco generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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 San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W