How far is Columbus, OH, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Columbus (LCK) is 844 miles / 1359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 733.065 miles
- 1179.755 kilometers
- 637.016 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- 731.246 miles
- 1176.827 kilometers
- 635.436 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Columbus?
The time difference between Lincoln and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Columbus generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |