Distance between Lincoln, NE (LNK) and Denver, CO (DEN)
Flight distance from Lincoln to Denver (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Denver International Airport) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 18 minutes.
Driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers and travel time by car is about 7 hours 38 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
How far is Denver from Lincoln?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Lincoln and Denver. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 423.112 miles
- 680.932 kilometers
- 367.674 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 422.088 miles
- 679.285 kilometers
- 366.785 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).
Airport information
| A | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| B | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Lincoln and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 87 kg (192 pounds).
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