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LGA to LNK: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Lincoln (Lincoln Airport)
1,193 mi
1,921 km · 1,037 nm
3h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,193 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 4m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from LNK?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1,193 miles (1,921 km, 1,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to LNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 4m 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 New York and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to LNK?
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