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How far is Reno, NV, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1218 miles / 1960 kilometers / 1058 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Reno (RNO) is 1397 miles / 2248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1217.806 miles
  • 1959.869 kilometers
  • 1058.245 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
  • 1214.778 miles
  • 1954.996 kilometers
  • 1055.613 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Reno generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W