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

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

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Indianapolis (IND) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Lancaster to Indianapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Indianapolis. 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 Lancaster to Indianapolis?

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

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Indianapolis.

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

On average, flying from Lancaster to Indianapolis 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 Lancaster to Indianapolis

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

Airport information

Origin	Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City:	Lancaster, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LNS
ICAO Code:	KLNS
Coordinates:	40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W

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