How far is Lancaster, PA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2400 miles / 3862 kilometers / 2085 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2727 miles / 4388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 45 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Sacramento to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2399.506 miles
- 3861.631 kilometers
- 2085.114 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- 2393.609 miles
- 3852.141 kilometers
- 2079.990 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 Sacramento to Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lancaster?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lancaster generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |