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How far is South Bend, IN, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to South Bend (SBN) is 593 miles / 955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.449 miles
  • 879.424 kilometers
  • 474.851 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
  • 545.067 miles
  • 877.200 kilometers
  • 473.650 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Lincoln to South Bend generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W