How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 566 miles / 911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 40 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 445.199 miles
- 716.478 kilometers
- 386.867 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- 444.268 miles
- 714.980 kilometers
- 386.058 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Colorado Springs generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |