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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 51 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Phoenix to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.052 miles
  • 1582.069 kilometers
  • 854.249 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
  • 981.894 miles
  • 1580.205 kilometers
  • 853.242 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 Phoenix to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Lincoln generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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