How far is Richmond, VA, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Richmond (RIC) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 188.746 miles
- 303.757 kilometers
- 164.016 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- 188.991 miles
- 304.152 kilometers
- 164.229 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Richmond International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Richmond generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |