How far is Chicago, IL, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 619 miles / 997 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago (ORD) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 619.299 miles
- 996.665 kilometers
- 538.156 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- 617.815 miles
- 994.277 kilometers
- 536.867 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Chicago?
The time difference between Lancaster and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Chicago generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |