How far is Lancaster, PA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lancaster (LNS) is 230 miles / 370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Richmond International 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)- 188.746 miles
- 303.757 kilometers
- 164.016 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- 188.991 miles
- 304.152 kilometers
- 164.229 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 International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lancaster generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |