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How far is South Bend, IN, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 846 miles / 1362 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to South Bend (SBN) is 980 miles / 1577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 30 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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735
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Distance from Liberal to South Bend

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberal to South Bend. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 846.047 miles
  • 1361.581 kilometers
  • 735.195 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
  • 844.455 miles
  • 1359.019 kilometers
  • 733.812 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 Liberal to South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Liberal to South Bend generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″W
Destination South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W