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

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Dayton (DAY) is 250 miles / 403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 57 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 199.413 miles
  • 320.924 kilometers
  • 173.285 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
  • 199.648 miles
  • 321.302 kilometers
  • 173.489 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Dayton?

There is no time difference between Lansing and Dayton.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Lansing to Dayton generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W