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How far is Rochester, MN, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Rochester (RST) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.295 miles
  • 1403.823 kilometers
  • 758.004 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
  • 870.305 miles
  • 1400.620 kilometers
  • 756.274 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Rochester generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W