How far is Lancaster, PA, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Lancaster (LNS) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 28 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Charleston to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.758 miles
- 868.656 kilometers
- 469.037 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- 540.511 miles
- 869.868 kilometers
- 469.691 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 Charleston to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Lancaster?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Charleston to Lancaster generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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 |