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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2653 miles / 4269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 29 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Long Beach Airport

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2334
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Distance from Lancaster to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.342 miles
  • 3756.760 kilometers
  • 2028.488 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
  • 2329.263 miles
  • 3748.586 kilometers
  • 2024.074 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Long Beach generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W