How far is Lancaster, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lancaster (LNS) is 692 miles / 1114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 51 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Chicago to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.758 miles
- 981.311 kilometers
- 529.865 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- 608.283 miles
- 978.937 kilometers
- 528.584 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 Chicago to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lancaster?
The time difference between Chicago and Lancaster is 1 hour. Lancaster is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lancaster generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |