How far is Lincoln, NE, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 152 miles / 245 kilometers / 132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Lincoln (LNK) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Kansas City to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 152.435 miles
- 245.320 kilometers
- 132.462 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- 152.350 miles
- 245.184 kilometers
- 132.389 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 Kansas City to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lincoln?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Lincoln generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |