How far is Columbia, SC, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Columbia (CAE) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 24 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 981.609 miles
- 1579.746 kilometers
- 852.995 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- 980.285 miles
- 1577.616 kilometers
- 851.845 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Columbia?
The time difference between Lincoln and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Columbia generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |