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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 5 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1338
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2154
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1163
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Distance from Portland to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.477 miles
  • 2154.070 kilometers
  • 1163.105 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
  • 1335.169 miles
  • 2148.746 kilometers
  • 1160.230 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 Portland to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Portland to Lincoln generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Lincoln

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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