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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Lincoln (LNK) is 726 miles / 1168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 22 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Lansing to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.745 miles
  • 1032.788 kilometers
  • 557.661 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
  • 640.176 miles
  • 1030.264 kilometers
  • 556.298 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 Lansing to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Lansing to Lincoln generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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