How far is Lansing, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 179 miles / 287 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lansing (LAN) is 237 miles / 381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 178.509 miles
- 287.282 kilometers
- 155.120 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- 178.101 miles
- 286.625 kilometers
- 154.765 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 Chicago to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lansing?
The time difference between Chicago and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lansing generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Lansing (LAN)
| United Airlines |