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How far is South Bend, IN, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 747 miles / 1201 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to South Bend (SBN) is 812 miles / 1306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 47 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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747
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1201
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649
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Distance from North Platte to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.534 miles
  • 1201.431 kilometers
  • 648.721 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
  • 744.615 miles
  • 1198.342 kilometers
  • 647.053 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from North Platte to South Bend generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W