How far is Buffalo, NY, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 32 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 938.810 miles
- 1510.868 kilometers
- 815.804 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- 936.443 miles
- 1507.059 kilometers
- 813.747 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 Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Buffalo?
The time difference between Lincoln and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Buffalo generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
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 | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |