How far is Lincoln, NE, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers / 897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1199 miles / 1929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1032.050 miles
- 1660.924 kilometers
- 896.827 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- 1029.543 miles
- 1656.889 kilometers
- 894.648 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 Washington D.C. to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lincoln generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |