How far is Seattle, WA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Seattle (BFI) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Lincoln to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1342.669 miles
- 2160.816 kilometers
- 1166.747 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- 1339.537 miles
- 2155.777 kilometers
- 1164.026 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Seattle?
The time difference between Lincoln and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Seattle generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |