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

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Portland (PWM) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 50 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Portland International Jetport

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1364
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2195
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1185
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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)
  • 1364.096 miles
  • 2195.300 kilometers
  • 1185.367 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
  • 1360.610 miles
  • 2189.690 kilometers
  • 1182.338 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 Jetport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Lincoln to Portland generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Jetport (PWM).

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 Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W