How far is Lincoln, NE, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 491 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Lincoln (LNK) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Grand Forks to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 490.547 miles
- 789.459 kilometers
- 426.274 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- 490.875 miles
- 789.987 kilometers
- 426.559 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 Grand Forks to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Lincoln?
There is no time difference between Grand Forks and Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Lincoln generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |