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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 360 miles / 580 kilometers / 313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lancaster (LNS) is 446 miles / 718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 4 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Ottawa to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 360.405 miles
  • 580.015 kilometers
  • 313.183 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
  • 360.744 miles
  • 580.561 kilometers
  • 313.478 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 Ottawa to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Lancaster?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Lancaster.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lancaster generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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