How far is Lincoln, NE, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Seattle to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1341.967 miles
- 2159.686 kilometers
- 1166.137 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- 1338.828 miles
- 2154.635 kilometers
- 1163.410 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 Seattle to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Lincoln?
The time difference between Seattle and Lincoln is 2 hours. Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Seattle to Lincoln generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |