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How far is San Jose, CA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1369 miles / 2203 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to San Jose (SJC) is 1641 miles / 2641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 50 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – San Jose International Airport

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1369
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2203
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1190
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Distance from Lincoln to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.093 miles
  • 2203.341 kilometers
  • 1189.709 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
  • 1365.913 miles
  • 2198.223 kilometers
  • 1186.946 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Lincoln to San Jose generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W