How far is Rochester, MN, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Rochester (RST) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 303.294 miles
- 488.105 kilometers
- 263.555 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- 303.033 miles
- 487.685 kilometers
- 263.329 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Rochester generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |