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RCS to LNS: distance & flight time

Rochester (Rochester Airport) → Lancaster (Lancaster Airport)

3,610 mi
5,809 km · 3,137 nm
7h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

3,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RCS from LNS?

The flight distance from Rochester (RCS) to Lancaster (LNS) is 3,610 miles (5,809 km, 3,137 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RCS to LNS?

A nonstop flight takes about 7h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Lancaster?

Lancaster is 5 hours behind Rochester.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RCS to LNS?

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