How far is Grand Island, NE, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 125 miles / 200 kilometers / 108 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Grand Island (GRI) is 145 miles / 233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 36 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 124.522 miles
- 200.399 kilometers
- 108.207 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- 124.207 miles
- 199.892 kilometers
- 107.933 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 Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Grand Island?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from North Platte to Grand Island generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 96 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 Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |