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How far is Alma from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Alma (YTF) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 53 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Alma Airport

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623
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1003
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541
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Distance from Lancaster to Alma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Alma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 623.064 miles
  • 1002.724 kilometers
  • 541.428 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
  • 623.203 miles
  • 1002.948 kilometers
  • 541.548 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Alma Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Alma?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Alma.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Alma generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Alma Airport (YTF).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W
Destination Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W