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How far is North Platte, NE, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers / 1106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to North Platte (LBF) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 23 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1272.637 miles
  • 2048.110 kilometers
  • 1105.891 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
  • 1269.704 miles
  • 2043.390 kilometers
  • 1103.342 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 Richmond to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Richmond to North Platte generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination 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