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How far is Charleston, WV, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Charleston (CRW) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 50 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Yeager Airport

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826
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1329
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718
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Distance from Lincoln to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 825.989 miles
  • 1329.301 kilometers
  • 717.765 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
  • 824.084 miles
  • 1326.235 kilometers
  • 716.110 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Yeager Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Yeager Airport (CRW)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Charleston generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Yeager Airport (CRW).

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 Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W