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How far is Portland, OR, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Portland (PDX) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 5 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Portland International Airport

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1338
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2154
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1163
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Distance from Lincoln to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.477 miles
  • 2154.070 kilometers
  • 1163.105 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
  • 1335.169 miles
  • 2148.746 kilometers
  • 1160.230 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Portland generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W