How far is Lancaster, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1016 miles / 1635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 51 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Des Moines to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 913.930 miles
- 1470.828 kilometers
- 794.183 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- 911.642 miles
- 1467.145 kilometers
- 792.195 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 Des Moines to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lancaster generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |