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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1218 miles / 1960 kilometers / 1058 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Reno to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1217.806 miles
  • 1959.869 kilometers
  • 1058.245 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
  • 1214.778 miles
  • 1954.996 kilometers
  • 1055.613 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 Reno to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Reno to Lincoln generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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