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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 543 miles / 873 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Lincoln (LNK) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Alamosa to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 542.673 miles
  • 873.348 kilometers
  • 471.570 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
  • 541.758 miles
  • 871.875 kilometers
  • 470.775 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 Alamosa to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Lincoln generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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