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How far is North Platte, NE, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to North Platte (LBF) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1452.547 miles
  • 2337.648 kilometers
  • 1262.229 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
  • 1450.890 miles
  • 2334.982 kilometers
  • 1260.789 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 Rainbow Lake to North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to North Platte generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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