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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 211 miles / 340 kilometers / 183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Columbus (CMH) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 9 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 211.149 miles
  • 339.811 kilometers
  • 183.483 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
  • 211.264 miles
  • 339.997 kilometers
  • 183.584 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 Lansing to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Lansing and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Lansing to Columbus generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W