How far is North Platte, NE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to North Platte (LBF) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to North Platte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to North Platte. 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 Chicago to North Platte?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and North Platte?
There is no time difference between Chicago and North Platte.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)
On average, flying from Chicago to North Platte 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 Chicago to North Platte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |