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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers / 199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 268 miles / 431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 7 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Indianapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 229.194 miles
  • 368.852 kilometers
  • 199.164 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
  • 229.345 miles
  • 369.094 kilometers
  • 199.295 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Lansing and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Lansing to Indianapolis generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W
Destination Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W