How far is Lansing, MI, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers / 353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lansing (LAN) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 406.054 miles
• 653.480 kilometers
• 352.851 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

• 405.013 miles
• 651.806 kilometers
• 351.947 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 Rochester to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Lansing?

The time difference between Rochester and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Rochester to Lansing generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W

Destination	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