How far is San Jose, CA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1997 miles / 3215 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Jose (SJC) is 2364 miles / 3805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 6 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1997.438 miles
- 3214.564 kilometers
- 1735.726 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- 1992.716 miles
- 3206.966 kilometers
- 1731.623 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and San Jose?
The time difference between Lansing and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Lansing to San Jose generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |