How far is Lincoln, NE, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1073 miles / 1727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
University Park Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from State College to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 988.926 miles
- 1591.522 kilometers
- 859.353 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- 986.405 miles
- 1587.465 kilometers
- 857.163 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 State College to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from State College 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 State College to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |