Distance from Manhattan to Lincoln by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Lincoln (NE) is 1184 miles or 1905 kilometers or 1028 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Lincoln is 1296 miles (2086 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 112 miles or 181 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Lincoln is 1184 miles or 1905 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Lincoln, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Lincoln?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE is 2 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Lincoln Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Lincoln, NE
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Lincoln, NE, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Lincoln, Nebraska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1296 miles or 2086 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE is 1296 miles or 2086 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 1296 miles (2086 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Lincoln take?
Manhattan and Lincoln are 24 hours 4 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 Manhattan and Lincoln

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Lincoln (NE) is 2 Hours.
Lincoln time is 2 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Lincoln
2025-12-19, 20:41:01 EST2025-12-19, 18:41:01 MST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1296 mi 2086 km 1125.45 nmi
Straight line distance 1184 mi 1905 km 1028 nmi
Difference 112 mi 181 km 97 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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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 Manhattan, NY and Lincoln, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 43 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 32 hours 35 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 4 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 3 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 17 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 20 minutes