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How far is Rochester, NY, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Rochester (ROC) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 40 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.989 miles
  • 1598.061 kilometers
  • 862.884 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
  • 990.485 miles
  • 1594.030 kilometers
  • 860.708 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Rochester generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W