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How far is Fort Nelson from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 13 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2496
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Distance from North Platte to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.801 miles
  • 2495.773 kilometers
  • 1347.610 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
  • 1548.743 miles
  • 2492.461 kilometers
  • 1345.821 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from North Platte to Fort Nelson generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W