How far is Lancaster, PA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Lancaster (LNS) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Waterloo to Lancaster

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 852.886 miles
• 1372.587 kilometers
• 741.138 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 850.814 miles
• 1369.253 kilometers
• 739.337 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Waterloo to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Lancaster?

The time difference between Waterloo and Lancaster is 1 hour. Lancaster is 1 hour ahead of Waterloo.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Lancaster generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin	Waterloo Regional Airport
City:	Waterloo, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ALO
ICAO Code:	KALO
Coordinates:	42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W

Destination	Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City:	Lancaster, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LNS
ICAO Code:	KLNS
Coordinates:	40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W