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How far is Lancaster, PA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2445 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2833 miles / 4560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from San Jose to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.438 miles
  • 3935.552 kilometers
  • 2125.028 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
  • 2439.567 miles
  • 3926.102 kilometers
  • 2119.926 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 San Jose to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lancaster generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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