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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1107
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Distance from Ottawa to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.151 miles
  • 1781.786 kilometers
  • 962.088 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
  • 1104.495 miles
  • 1777.513 kilometers
  • 959.780 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 Ottawa to Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lincoln generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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