How far is Madison, WI, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Madison (MSN) is 265 miles / 426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 4 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.087 miles
- 389.601 kilometers
- 210.368 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- 241.449 miles
- 388.575 kilometers
- 209.814 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 Madison?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Madison?
The time difference between Lansing and Madison is 1 hour. Madison is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Lansing to Madison generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |