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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Mesa (AZA) is 1223 miles / 1968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 57 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 971.539 miles
  • 1563.541 kilometers
  • 844.245 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
  • 970.466 miles
  • 1561.814 kilometers
  • 843.312 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Mesa generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W