How far is Watertown, SD, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Watertown (ATY) is 490 miles / 789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 52 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 316.665 miles
- 509.622 kilometers
- 275.174 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- 316.594 miles
- 509.508 kilometers
- 275.112 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 Watertown?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Watertown?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Watertown.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from North Platte to Watertown generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |