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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 688 miles / 1108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 43 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.859 miles
  • 958.942 kilometers
  • 517.787 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
  • 594.428 miles
  • 956.639 kilometers
  • 516.544 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Grand Rapids generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W