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How far is State College, PA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and State College (University Park Airport) is 96 miles / 154 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to State College (SCE) is 129 miles / 208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 53 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – University Park Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 95.972 miles
  • 154.453 kilometers
  • 83.398 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
  • 95.832 miles
  • 154.227 kilometers
  • 83.276 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to University Park Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lancaster and State College?

There is no time difference between Lancaster and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Lancaster to State College generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W