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How far is Oakland, CA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Oakland (OAK) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 22 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Oakland International Airport

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1377
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2216
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1197
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Distance from Lincoln to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.965 miles
  • 2216.010 kilometers
  • 1196.549 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
  • 1373.716 miles
  • 2210.782 kilometers
  • 1193.727 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Oakland generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W