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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 619 miles / 997 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 619.299 miles
  • 996.665 kilometers
  • 538.156 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
  • 617.815 miles
  • 994.277 kilometers
  • 536.867 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 O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lancaster generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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