How far is Lansing, MI, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lansing (LAN) is 2252 miles / 3625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 4 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1946.653 miles
- 3132.835 kilometers
- 1691.595 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- 1941.865 miles
- 3125.128 kilometers
- 1687.434 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 Sacramento to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lansing?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lansing generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |