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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Lincoln (LNK) is 239 miles / 384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 27 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 188.497 miles
  • 303.356 kilometers
  • 163.799 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
  • 188.696 miles
  • 303.677 kilometers
  • 163.972 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 Sioux Falls to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sioux Falls and Lincoln?

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Lincoln.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Lincoln generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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