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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1299 miles / 2091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 17 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Charleston to Lincoln

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.626 miles
  • 1727.833 kilometers
  • 932.955 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
  • 1072.340 miles
  • 1725.765 kilometers
  • 931.838 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 Charleston to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Charleston to Lincoln generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
Destination Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W