How far is Seattle, WA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Seattle (BFI) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 25 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Lansing to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1852.882 miles
- 2981.925 kilometers
- 1610.111 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- 1847.894 miles
- 2973.897 kilometers
- 1605.776 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 Lansing to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Seattle?
The time difference between Lansing and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Lansing to Seattle generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |