How far is Seattle, WA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1854 miles / 2983 kilometers / 1611 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Seattle (SEA) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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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)- 1853.597 miles
- 2983.075 kilometers
- 1610.732 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- 1848.605 miles
- 2975.041 kilometers
- 1606.393 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–Tacoma International Airport 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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Lansing to Seattle generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |