How far is Lancaster, PA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2809 miles / 4520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 20 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Oakland to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2452.679 miles
- 3947.205 kilometers
- 2131.320 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- 2446.750 miles
- 3937.662 kilometers
- 2126.167 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 Oakland to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Lancaster?
The time difference between Oakland and Lancaster is 3 hours. Lancaster is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Oakland to Lancaster generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W |