Distance from San Jose to Lincoln by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Lincoln (NE) is 1370 miles or 2204 kilometers or 1190 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Lincoln is 1647 miles (2651 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 277 miles or 447 km.

San Jose to Lincoln Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1647 miles or 2651 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Lincoln, NE is 1647 miles or 2651 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 1647 miles (2651 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 Jose, CA to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 27 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Lincoln take?
San Jose and Lincoln are 27 hours 58 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 Jose and Lincoln

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Lincoln
2025-12-19, 19:15:20 PST	2025-12-19, 20:15:20 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1647 mi	2651 km	1430.25 nmi
Straight line distance	1370 mi	2204 km	1190 nmi
Difference	277 mi	447 km	240 nmi

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