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How far is San Jose from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3606 miles / 5804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 16 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Tobías Bolaños 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)
  • 2260.109 miles
  • 3637.293 kilometers
  • 1963.981 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
  • 2267.921 miles
  • 3649.865 kilometers
  • 1970.770 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Lansing to San Jose generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W