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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1052 miles / 1692 kilometers / 914 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Harrisburg to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.566 miles
  • 1692.332 kilometers
  • 913.786 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
  • 1048.913 miles
  • 1688.062 kilometers
  • 911.481 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 Harrisburg to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Lincoln generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination 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