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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 331.111 miles
  • 532.872 kilometers
  • 287.728 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
  • 331.073 miles
  • 532.810 kilometers
  • 287.695 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Minneapolis?

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Minneapolis generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

Airlines flying from Lincoln (LNK) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines