How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 57 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1935.195 miles
- 3114.395 kilometers
- 1681.639 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- 1930.457 miles
- 3106.769 kilometers
- 1677.521 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Sacramento?
The time difference between Lansing and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Lansing to Sacramento generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |