How far is Lincoln, NE, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1326 miles / 2134 kilometers / 1152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 48 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Sacramento to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1325.804 miles
- 2133.675 kilometers
- 1152.092 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- 1322.574 miles
- 2128.476 kilometers
- 1149.285 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 Sacramento to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lincoln generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |