How far is Lansing, MI, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 458 miles / 736 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lansing (LAN) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 457.537 miles
- 736.335 kilometers
- 397.589 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- 456.960 miles
- 735.406 kilometers
- 397.087 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 Washington D.C. to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lansing?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lansing generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |