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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 353 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Columbus (LCK) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 58 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 352.610 miles
  • 567.471 kilometers
  • 306.410 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
  • 351.735 miles
  • 566.062 kilometers
  • 305.649 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 Lancaster to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Columbus generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W