How far is Lansing, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 474 miles / 762 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lansing (LAN) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 10 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 473.685 miles
- 762.322 kilometers
- 411.621 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- 472.500 miles
- 760.414 kilometers
- 410.591 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 Des Moines to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lansing?
The time difference between Des Moines and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lansing generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |