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How far is Lansing, MI, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 581 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Lansing (LAN) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 580.563 miles
  • 934.326 kilometers
  • 504.496 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
  • 579.458 miles
  • 932.548 kilometers
  • 503.535 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 Kansas City to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Lansing generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W
Destination 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