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How far is Erie, PA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 244 miles / 392 kilometers / 212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Erie (ERI) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Erie International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 243.516 miles
  • 391.901 kilometers
  • 211.610 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
  • 243.179 miles
  • 391.359 kilometers
  • 211.317 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Erie International Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Erie?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Erie.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Erie generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Erie

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

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W