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How far is Lancaster, PA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 96 miles / 154 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Lancaster (LNS) is 130 miles / 209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 53 minutes.

University Park Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from State College to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 95.972 miles
  • 154.453 kilometers
  • 83.398 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
  • 95.832 miles
  • 154.227 kilometers
  • 83.276 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 State College to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between State College and Lancaster?

There is no time difference between State College and Lancaster.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from State College to Lancaster generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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