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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 3980 miles / 6405 kilometers / 3459 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Frankfurt to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3980.076 miles
  • 6405.312 kilometers
  • 3458.592 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
  • 3969.448 miles
  • 6388.207 kilometers
  • 3449.356 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 Frankfurt to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Lancaster generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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