How far is Lancaster, PA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 102 miles / 164 kilometers / 89 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS) is 135 miles / 218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 1 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 102.143 miles
- 164.383 kilometers
- 88.760 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- 102.149 miles
- 164.392 kilometers
- 88.765 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 Washington D.C. to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lancaster?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lancaster generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |