How far is Lincoln, NE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lincoln (LNK) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Chicago to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 472.790 miles
- 760.881 kilometers
- 410.843 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- 471.605 miles
- 758.975 kilometers
- 409.814 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 Chicago to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lincoln generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |