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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Norfolk to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1138.733 miles
  • 1832.613 kilometers
  • 989.532 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
  • 1136.228 miles
  • 1828.581 kilometers
  • 987.355 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 Norfolk to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Lincoln generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Lincoln

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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