LNS
Lancaster
United States
3,955 km
2,458 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,955 km
2,458 mi / 2,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

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LNS SFO
Airport Name Lancaster Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LNS SFO
ICAO Code KLNS KSFO
City Lancaster San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 403 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.120000, -76.290000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lancaster (LNS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lancaster Airport (LNS) in Lancaster, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,955 kilometers (2,458 miles / 2,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Lancaster, it's 02:19 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lancaster (LNS) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lancaster Airport (LNS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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