How far is Lincoln, NE, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1199 miles / 1929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 26 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Columbia to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 981.609 miles
- 1579.746 kilometers
- 852.995 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- 980.285 miles
- 1577.616 kilometers
- 851.845 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 Columbia to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Lincoln?
The time difference between Columbia and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Columbia to Lincoln generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |