How far is Lincoln, NE, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 4 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
Search flights
Distance from Denver to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 423.112 miles
- 680.932 kilometers
- 367.674 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- 422.088 miles
- 679.285 kilometers
- 366.785 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 Denver to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Lincoln?
The time difference between Denver and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Denver to Lincoln generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| Destination | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK)
| United Airlines |