How far is North Platte, NE, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to North Platte (LBF) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 47 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to North Platte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to North Platte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 459.623 miles
- 739.691 kilometers
- 399.401 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- 458.700 miles
- 738.206 kilometers
- 398.599 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 Rochester to North Platte?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and North Platte?
There is no time difference between Rochester and North Platte.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)
On average, flying from Rochester to North Platte generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to North Platte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |