How far is Lancaster, PA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 138 miles / 221 kilometers / 120 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Lancaster (LNS) is 173 miles / 279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 30 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from New York to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 137.542 miles
- 221.352 kilometers
- 119.521 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- 137.231 miles
- 220.852 kilometers
- 119.251 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 New York to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from New York to Lancaster generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′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 |