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How far is Athens, GA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 878 miles / 1412 kilometers / 763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Athens (AHN) is 1064 miles / 1712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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878
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1412
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763
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Distance from Lincoln to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 877.520 miles
  • 1412.232 kilometers
  • 762.544 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
  • 876.554 miles
  • 1410.678 kilometers
  • 761.705 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 Lincoln to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Athens generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W