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IAD to LNK: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Lincoln (Lincoln Airport)
1,030 mi
1,657 km · 895 nm
2h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,030 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- LNK — Lincoln Airport · Lincoln, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near LNK
- FET · Fremont Municipal Airport43 mi away
- OFF · Offutt Air Force Base48 mi away
- OMA · Eppley Airfield55 mi away
- CBF · Council Bluffs Municipal Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from LNK?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1,030 miles (1,657 km, 895 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to LNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to LNK?
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