How far is Lancaster, PA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1293 miles / 2081 kilometers / 1124 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1500 miles / 2414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 46 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Houston to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1293.361 miles
- 2081.462 kilometers
- 1123.900 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- 1292.326 miles
- 2079.798 kilometers
- 1123.001 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 Houston to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Lancaster?
The time difference between Houston and Lancaster is 1 hour. Lancaster is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Houston to Lancaster generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |