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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2345 miles / 3773 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2653 miles / 4270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 36 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Los Angeles to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2344.515 miles
  • 3773.131 kilometers
  • 2037.328 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
  • 2339.388 miles
  • 3764.880 kilometers
  • 2032.873 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 Los Angeles to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lancaster generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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