How far is Chicago, IL, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers / 153 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Chicago (MDW) is 220 miles / 354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 176.077 miles
- 283.369 kilometers
- 153.007 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- 175.712 miles
- 282.781 kilometers
- 152.689 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Chicago?
The time difference between Lansing and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Lansing to Chicago generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |