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How far is North Platte, NE, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to North Platte (LBF) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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789
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1269
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685
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Distance from Grand Rapids to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 788.696 miles
  • 1269.284 kilometers
  • 685.358 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
  • 786.702 miles
  • 1266.075 kilometers
  • 683.626 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 Grand Rapids to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to North Platte generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W
Destination 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