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How far is Ixtapa from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1998 miles / 3216 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2459 miles / 3957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 37 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Ixtapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1998.082 miles
  • 3215.602 kilometers
  • 1736.286 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
  • 2001.609 miles
  • 3221.278 kilometers
  • 1739.351 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Lansing to Ixtapa 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W