How far is Tucson, AZ, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Tucson (TUS) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.955 miles
- 1594.788 kilometers
- 861.117 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- 990.269 miles
- 1593.683 kilometers
- 860.520 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Tucson?
The time difference between Lincoln and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Tucson 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |