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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.175 miles
  • 2438.438 kilometers
  • 1316.651 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
  • 1511.456 miles
  • 2432.453 kilometers
  • 1313.419 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 Colorado Springs to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Lancaster generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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