How far is Oakland, CA, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Oakland (OAK) is 2812 miles / 4525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2452.679 miles
- 3947.205 kilometers
- 2131.320 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- 2446.750 miles
- 3937.662 kilometers
- 2126.167 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Oakland?
The time difference between Lancaster and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Oakland generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
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 | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |