IAD
Washington
United States
1,658 km
1,030 miles
LNK
Lincoln
United States
Distance
1,658 km
1,030 mi / 895 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD LNK
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lincoln Airport
IATA Code IAD LNK
ICAO Code KIAD KLNK
City Washington Lincoln
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 312 ft 1,219 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 40.900000, -96.800000

Washington (IAD) to Lincoln (LNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lincoln Airport (LNK) in Lincoln, United States is 1,658 kilometers (1,030 miles / 895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:49 in Washington, it's 11:49 in Lincoln.

The return flight from Lincoln (LNK) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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