Distance between Lincoln, NE (LNK) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Distance from Lincoln to Chicago (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – O'Hare International Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Lincoln?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Lincoln and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 466.300 miles
- 750.437 kilometers
- 405.204 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 465.145 miles
- 748.579 kilometers
- 404.200 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1 hour 22 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Lincoln and Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 94 kg (207 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| B | O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Lincoln to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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