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

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1099 miles / 1768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 13 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Minneapolis to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 922.643 miles
  • 1484.850 kilometers
  • 801.755 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
  • 920.632 miles
  • 1481.614 kilometers
  • 800.008 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 Minneapolis to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lancaster generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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