How far is Lincoln, NE, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers / 986 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Philadelphia to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1134.883 miles
- 1826.418 kilometers
- 986.187 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- 1132.039 miles
- 1821.839 kilometers
- 983.715 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 Philadelphia to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Lincoln generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |