How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1313 miles / 2113 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1524 miles / 2452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 41 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1312.904 miles
- 2112.915 kilometers
- 1140.883 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- 1309.721 miles
- 2107.792 kilometers
- 1138.117 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Sacramento?
The time difference between Lincoln and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Sacramento generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |