How far is Lincoln, NE, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lincoln (LNK) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 8 minutes.
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)- 303.294 miles
- 488.105 kilometers
- 263.555 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- 303.033 miles
- 487.685 kilometers
- 263.329 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 Rochester International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Rochester to Lincoln generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |