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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln (LNK) is 429 miles / 690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Minneapolis to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 331.111 miles
  • 532.872 kilometers
  • 287.728 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
  • 331.073 miles
  • 532.810 kilometers
  • 287.695 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 Minneapolis to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Lincoln?

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Lincoln.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lincoln generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln (LNK)

Delta Air Lines