How far is Lincoln, NE, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers / 897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1238 miles / 1993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Raleigh to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1032.195 miles
- 1661.157 kilometers
- 896.953 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- 1030.184 miles
- 1657.921 kilometers
- 895.206 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 Raleigh to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lincoln?
The time difference between Raleigh and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Lincoln generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |