How far is Lancaster, PA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 323 miles / 519 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Lancaster (LNS) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Raleigh to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 322.717 miles
- 519.362 kilometers
- 280.433 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- 323.055 miles
- 519.907 kilometers
- 280.728 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 Raleigh to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Lancaster generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |