How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1326 miles / 2134 kilometers / 1152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1534 miles / 2468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 45 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1325.804 miles
- 2133.675 kilometers
- 1152.092 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- 1322.574 miles
- 2128.476 kilometers
- 1149.285 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Sacramento?
The time difference between Lincoln and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Sacramento generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |