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How far is Lansing, MI, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Lansing (LAN) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 39 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.431 miles
  • 271.063 kilometers
  • 146.363 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
  • 167.985 miles
  • 270.345 kilometers
  • 145.975 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 Milwaukee to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Lansing generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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