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

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 222 miles / 357 kilometers / 193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Columbus (LCK) is 255 miles / 411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 24 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 222.077 miles
  • 357.398 kilometers
  • 192.979 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
  • 222.220 miles
  • 357.629 kilometers
  • 193.104 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 55 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Lansing to Columbus generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 127 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W