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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1594 miles / 2565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 44 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1364
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2195
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1185
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Distance from Portland to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.096 miles
  • 2195.300 kilometers
  • 1185.367 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
  • 1360.610 miles
  • 2189.690 kilometers
  • 1182.338 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 Portland to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Portland to Lincoln generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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