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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Indianapolis (IND) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 6 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Indianapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.125 miles
  • 898.216 kilometers
  • 484.998 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
  • 556.764 miles
  • 896.025 kilometers
  • 483.815 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Indianapolis generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W
Destination Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W