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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Rochester to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.989 miles
  • 1598.061 kilometers
  • 862.884 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
  • 990.485 miles
  • 1594.030 kilometers
  • 860.708 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 Rochester to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Rochester to Lincoln generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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