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How far is Richmond, VA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1067 miles / 1716 kilometers / 927 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Richmond (RIC) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 46 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Richmond International Airport

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1067
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Distance from Lincoln to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1066.561 miles
  • 1716.464 kilometers
  • 926.816 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
  • 1064.148 miles
  • 1712.580 kilometers
  • 924.719 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Richmond generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W