DEN
Denver
United States
676 km
420 miles
LNK
Lincoln
United States
Distance
676 km
420 mi / 365 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN LNK
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lincoln Airport
IATA Code DEN LNK
ICAO Code KDEN KLNK
City Denver Lincoln
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,219 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 40.900000, -96.800000

Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lincoln Airport (LNK) in Lincoln, United States is 676 kilometers (420 miles / 365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Denver, it's 06:52 in Lincoln.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,215 feet between the two airports. Lincoln Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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