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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 945 miles / 1520 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Charlotte to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 944.502 miles
  • 1520.029 kilometers
  • 820.750 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
  • 942.917 miles
  • 1517.477 kilometers
  • 819.372 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 Charlotte to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Lincoln generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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