How far is Lincoln, NE, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Lincoln (LNK) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 25 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Louisville to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.799 miles
- 992.641 kilometers
- 535.983 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- 615.496 miles
- 990.545 kilometers
- 534.851 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 Louisville to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Lincoln?
The time difference between Louisville and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Louisville to Lincoln generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |