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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lancaster (LNS) is 692 miles / 1114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 51 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Chicago to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 609.758 miles
  • 981.311 kilometers
  • 529.865 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
  • 608.283 miles
  • 978.937 kilometers
  • 528.584 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 Chicago to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lancaster generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination 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