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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 350 miles / 563 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Columbus (CMH) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 55 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 349.700 miles
  • 562.787 kilometers
  • 303.881 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
  • 348.825 miles
  • 561.380 kilometers
  • 303.121 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 Lancaster to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Columbus generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W