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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 350 miles / 563 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Lancaster (LNS) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 53 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Columbus to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 349.700 miles
  • 562.787 kilometers
  • 303.881 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
  • 348.825 miles
  • 561.380 kilometers
  • 303.121 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 Columbus to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Lancaster?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lancaster.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Lancaster generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W