How far is Lancaster, PA, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 232 miles / 373 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Lancaster (LNS) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Buffalo to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 231.926 miles
- 373.249 kilometers
- 201.538 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- 231.941 miles
- 373.272 kilometers
- 201.551 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 Buffalo to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Lancaster generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |