How far is Rochester, MN, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Rochester (RST) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 49 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Rochester. 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 North Platte to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Rochester?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from North Platte to Rochester 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 North Platte to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |