How far is Lincoln, NE, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Lincoln (LNK) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 36 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Lexington to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 677.786 miles
- 1090.791 kilometers
- 588.980 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- 676.337 miles
- 1088.459 kilometers
- 587.721 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 Lexington to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Lincoln?
The time difference between Lexington and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Lexington to Lincoln generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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 |