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How far is Sacramento, CA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1121 miles / 1803 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1121
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974
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Distance from North Platte to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1120.601 miles
  • 1803.432 kilometers
  • 973.775 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
  • 1117.905 miles
  • 1799.094 kilometers
  • 971.433 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from North Platte to Sacramento generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W