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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Lancaster (LNS) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Springfield to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.821 miles
  • 1142.346 kilometers
  • 616.817 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
  • 708.049 miles
  • 1139.494 kilometers
  • 615.278 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 Springfield to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Springfield to Lancaster generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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