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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Lincoln (LNK) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 38 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 445.199 miles
  • 716.478 kilometers
  • 386.867 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
  • 444.268 miles
  • 714.980 kilometers
  • 386.058 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 Colorado Springs to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Lincoln generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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