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How far is Seattle, WA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Seattle (SEA) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 32 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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1342
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1166
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Distance from Lincoln to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.967 miles
  • 2159.686 kilometers
  • 1166.137 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
  • 1338.828 miles
  • 2154.635 kilometers
  • 1163.410 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Seattle generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W