How far is San Jose, CA, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2445 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to San Jose (SJC) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 46 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2445.438 miles
- 3935.552 kilometers
- 2125.028 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- 2439.567 miles
- 3926.102 kilometers
- 2119.926 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and San Jose?
The time difference between Lancaster and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Lancaster to San Jose generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |