DTW
Detroit
United States
1,127 km
701 miles
LNK
Lincoln
United States
Distance
1,127 km
701 mi / 609 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW LNK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lincoln Airport
IATA Code DTW LNK
ICAO Code KDTW KLNK
City Detroit Lincoln
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,219 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.900000, -96.800000

Detroit (DTW) to Lincoln (LNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lincoln Airport (LNK) in Lincoln, United States is 1,127 kilometers (701 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 08:19 in Detroit, it's 07:19 in Lincoln.

The return flight from Lincoln (LNK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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