Denver to Lincoln flights
Lincoln lies 715 km (444 mi) east of Denver, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Denver | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 30 km out | OMA, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 68501–68588 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h ahead of Denver right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands 2 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Denver
Denver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 22 km).
Arriving in Lincoln
Lincoln is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Denver?
715 km (444 mi) in a straight line, east of Denver.
How long does it take to get from Denver to Lincoln by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Denver to Lincoln flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Eppley Airfield (OMA); Lincoln also has LNK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.