How far is Lancaster, PA, from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 9765 miles / 15716 kilometers / 8486 nautical miles.
Richmond Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Richmond to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9765.176 miles
- 15715.528 kilometers
- 8485.706 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- 9763.057 miles
- 15712.118 kilometers
- 8483.865 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 Richmond to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 18 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lancaster generates about 1 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 265 kilograms equals 2 789 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| 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 |