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How far is Lancaster, PA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2314 miles / 3723 kilometers / 2010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2661 miles / 4283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from San Diego to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2313.621 miles
  • 3723.412 kilometers
  • 2010.482 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
  • 2308.802 miles
  • 3715.657 kilometers
  • 2006.294 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 San Diego to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Lancaster generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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