How far is Lancaster, PA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2816 miles / 4532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 31 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from San Francisco to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2462.932 miles
- 3963.705 kilometers
- 2140.230 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- 2456.989 miles
- 3954.140 kilometers
- 2135.065 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 Francisco to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Lancaster generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Francisco to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |