How far is Lincoln, NE, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Lincoln (LNK) is 840 miles / 1352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Columbus to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 732.833 miles
- 1179.381 kilometers
- 636.815 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- 731.002 miles
- 1176.433 kilometers
- 635.223 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 Columbus to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Lincoln?
The time difference between Columbus and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Columbus to Lincoln generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 |