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How far is Moline, IL, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Moline (MLI) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.700 miles
  • 511.289 kilometers
  • 276.074 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
  • 316.966 miles
  • 510.107 kilometers
  • 275.436 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Lansing to Moline generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W