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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1382 miles / 2224 kilometers / 1201 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1709 miles / 2751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Monterey to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1381.973 miles
  • 2224.070 kilometers
  • 1200.902 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
  • 1378.877 miles
  • 2219.088 kilometers
  • 1198.212 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 Monterey to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Monterey to Lincoln generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W
Destination 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