How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 323 miles / 519 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 51 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 322.717 miles
- 519.362 kilometers
- 280.433 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- 323.055 miles
- 519.907 kilometers
- 280.728 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Raleigh generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |