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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Lancaster (LNS) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 26 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Indianapolis to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 531.597 miles
  • 855.522 kilometers
  • 461.945 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
  • 530.276 miles
  • 853.396 kilometers
  • 460.797 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 Indianapolis to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Lancaster?

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Lancaster.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Lancaster generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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