How far is San Diego, CA, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2314 miles / 3723 kilometers / 2010 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to San Diego (SAN) is 2668 miles / 4294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 59 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2313.621 miles
- 3723.412 kilometers
- 2010.482 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- 2308.802 miles
- 3715.657 kilometers
- 2006.294 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Lancaster to San Diego generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |