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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1223 miles / 1968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 59 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Mesa to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 971.539 miles
  • 1563.541 kilometers
  • 844.245 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
  • 970.466 miles
  • 1561.814 kilometers
  • 843.312 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 Mesa to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Mesa to Lincoln generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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