How far is Detroit, MI, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 701 miles / 1128 kilometers / 609 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Detroit (DTW) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 11 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 700.755 miles
- 1127.756 kilometers
- 608.939 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- 698.989 miles
- 1124.913 kilometers
- 607.404 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Detroit?
The time difference between Lincoln and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Detroit generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |