How far is Denver, CO, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Denver. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Lincoln to Denver?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Denver International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Denver?
The time difference between Lincoln and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Denver generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
Airlines flying from Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN)
| United Airlines |