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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 8 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Rochester to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.295 miles
  • 1403.823 kilometers
  • 758.004 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
  • 870.305 miles
  • 1400.620 kilometers
  • 756.274 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 Rochester to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Lancaster generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Lancaster

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W
Destination Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W