How far is Lincoln, NE, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Seattle to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1342.669 miles
- 2160.816 kilometers
- 1166.747 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- 1339.537 miles
- 2155.777 kilometers
- 1164.026 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 Seattle to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Lincoln?
The time difference between Seattle and Lincoln is 2 hours. Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Seattle to Lincoln generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |