Distance from Charlotte to Lincoln by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Lincoln (NE) is 942 miles or 1516 kilometers or 818 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Lincoln is 1155 miles (1860 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 213 miles or 344 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Lincoln is 942 miles or 1516 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Lincoln, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Lincoln?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE is 2 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Lincoln Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Lincoln, NE
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Lincoln, NE, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lincoln, Nebraska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1155 miles or 1860 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE is 1155 miles or 1860 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 1155 miles (1860 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Lincoln take?
Charlotte and Lincoln are 21 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Lincoln

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Lincoln (NE) is 2 Hours.
Lincoln time is 2 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Lincoln
2025-12-18, 18:49:29 EST2025-12-18, 16:49:29 MST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Lincoln, NE in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1155 mi 1860 km 1003 nmi
Straight line distance 942 mi 1516 km 818 nmi
Difference 213 mi 344 km 185 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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Lincoln Details

Lincoln is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 47' 60'' Longitude: W 96° 40' 1.1''
Latitude40.8
Longitude-96.66696
StateNebraska
Nearest airports to Lincoln

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Lincoln, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 38 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 29 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 8 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 40 minutes