How far is Lancaster, PA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 25 miles / 41 kilometers / 22 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Lancaster (LNS) is 30 miles / 48 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 minutes.

Distance from Harrisburg to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 25.230 miles
• 40.603 kilometers
• 21.924 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

• 25.170 miles
• 40.507 kilometers
• 21.872 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 Harrisburg to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Lancaster?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Lancaster.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Lancaster generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 63 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin	Harrisburg International Airport
City:	Harrisburg, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDT
ICAO Code:	KMDT
Coordinates:	40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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