How far is Sidney, NE from Lincoln, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sidney and Lincoln is 330.01 miles (531.1 km).

Flight distance from Sidney, NE to Lincoln, NE is 330.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Sidney to Lincoln with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sidney, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 346.8 miles (558.11 km) by car.

Driving from Sidney to Lincoln will take approximately 05 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Sidney

City in Nebraska, United States

Population 6235
GPS Coordinates 41°8'34"N 102°58'41"W
Latitude 41.1427600
Longitude -102.9779800
Altitude 1246
Country United States
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#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.

Population 290505
GPS Coordinates 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W
Latitude 40.8000000
Longitude -96.6669600
Altitude 367
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sidney and Lincoln

The distance between Sidney and Lincoln is 558 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 23 hours time gap between Sidney, NE and Lincoln, NE. The current time in Sidney is 23:12:39, although it is 00:12:39 in Lincoln.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.32 liters (12.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sidney and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sidney to Lincoln is $42.22 (diesel $57.61).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $42.22 $44.63 $49.99 $57.61

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sidney and Lincoln (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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