How far is Lansing, MI, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1750 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Lansing (LAN) is 2343 miles / 3770 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2013.359 miles
- 3240.187 kilometers
- 1749.561 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- 2008.554 miles
- 3232.454 kilometers
- 1745.386 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 San Francisco to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lansing?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Lansing generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |