How far is Lancaster, PA, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1076 miles / 1731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Kansas City to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 981.287 miles
- 1579.228 kilometers
- 852.715 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- 978.863 miles
- 1575.327 kilometers
- 850.609 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 Kansas City to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Lancaster generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W |