How far is Lincoln, NE, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 26 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Buffalo to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 938.810 miles
- 1510.868 kilometers
- 815.804 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- 936.443 miles
- 1507.059 kilometers
- 813.747 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 Buffalo to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Lincoln?
The time difference between Buffalo and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Lincoln generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |