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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1614 miles / 2597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 22 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1377
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1197
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Distance from Oakland to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.965 miles
  • 2216.010 kilometers
  • 1196.549 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
  • 1373.716 miles
  • 2210.782 kilometers
  • 1193.727 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 Oakland to Lincoln?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Oakland 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 Oakland to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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