How far is Anchorage, AK, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2610 miles / 4201 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3441 miles / 5537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 35 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2610.245 miles
- 4200.782 kilometers
- 2268.241 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- 2604.177 miles
- 4191.017 kilometers
- 2262.968 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 Lincoln to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Anchorage?
The time difference between Lincoln and Anchorage is 3 hours. Anchorage is 3 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Anchorage generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |