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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 42 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.824 miles
  • 1201.896 kilometers
  • 648.972 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
  • 745.947 miles
  • 1200.485 kilometers
  • 648.210 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Chattanooga generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W