Distance from San Francisco to Lincoln by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Lincoln (NE) is 1388 miles or 2234 kilometers or 1206 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Lincoln is 1616 miles (2602 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 228 miles or 368 km.

San Francisco to Lincoln Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Lincoln, NE
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Lincoln, NE, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Lincoln, Nebraska is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1616 miles or 2602 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lincoln, NE is 1616 miles or 2602 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 1616 miles (2602 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 27 to 28 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 27 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Lincoln take?
San Francisco and Lincoln are 27 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Francisco and Lincoln

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Lincoln (NE) is 1 Hours.
Lincoln time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Lincoln
2025-12-19, 11:02:47 PST	2025-12-19, 12:02:47 MST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1616 mi	2602 km	1403.33 nmi
Straight line distance	1388 mi	2234 km	1206 nmi
Difference	228 mi	368 km	197 nmi

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