How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 36 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 168.120 miles
- 270.563 kilometers
- 146.092 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- 167.739 miles
- 269.949 kilometers
- 145.761 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Des Moines International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Des Moines generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |