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How far is Lansing, MI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Lansing (LAN) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Capital Region International Airport

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1853
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2982
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1610
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Distance from Seattle to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1852.882 miles
  • 2981.925 kilometers
  • 1610.111 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
  • 1847.894 miles
  • 2973.897 kilometers
  • 1605.776 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 Seattle to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lansing generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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