How far is Lincoln, NE, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1560 miles / 2510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 58 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from San Diego to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1259.564 miles
- 2027.072 kilometers
- 1094.531 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- 1257.721 miles
- 2024.105 kilometers
- 1092.929 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 San Diego to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lincoln?
The time difference between San Diego and Lincoln is 2 hours. Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from San Diego to Lincoln generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |