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How far is Omaha, NE, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 55 miles / 88 kilometers / 48 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA) is 62 miles / 100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 14 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Eppley Airfield

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Distance from Lincoln to Omaha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 54.903 miles
  • 88.359 kilometers
  • 47.710 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
  • 54.831 miles
  • 88.241 kilometers
  • 47.647 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 Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Eppley Airfield is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Omaha?

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Omaha.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Omaha generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 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 Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

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 Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W