How far is San Diego, CA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to San Diego (SAN) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 59 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1259.564 miles
- 2027.072 kilometers
- 1094.531 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- 1257.721 miles
- 2024.105 kilometers
- 1092.929 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and San Diego?
The time difference between Lincoln and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Lincoln to San Diego generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |