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How far is Lincoln, NE, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1369 miles / 2203 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1369
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2203
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1190
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Distance from San Jose to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.093 miles
  • 2203.341 kilometers
  • 1189.709 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
  • 1365.913 miles
  • 2198.223 kilometers
  • 1186.946 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 Jose to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lincoln generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Jose to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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