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How far is San Diego, CA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1079 miles / 1736 kilometers / 937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to San Diego (SAN) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1079
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1736
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937
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Distance from North Platte to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1078.789 miles
  • 1736.143 kilometers
  • 937.442 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
  • 1077.617 miles
  • 1734.257 kilometers
  • 936.424 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from North Platte to San Diego generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W