How far is Lincoln, NE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln (LNK) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Chicago to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 466.300 miles
- 750.437 kilometers
- 405.204 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- 465.145 miles
- 748.579 kilometers
- 404.200 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 Chicago to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lincoln generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln (LNK)
| United Airlines |