How far is Lincoln, NE, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lincoln (LNK) is 193 miles / 311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Des Moines to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 168.120 miles
- 270.563 kilometers
- 146.092 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- 167.739 miles
- 269.949 kilometers
- 145.761 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 Des Moines to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lincoln generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |