How far is Oakland, CA, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Oakland (OAK) is 2339 miles / 3765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Lansing to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2002.882 miles
• 3223.326 kilometers
• 1740.457 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

• 1998.088 miles
• 3215.612 kilometers
• 1736.291 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Oakland?

The time difference between Lansing and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Lansing.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Lansing to Oakland generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Oakland

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

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	Oakland International Airport
City:	Oakland, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OAK
ICAO Code:	KOAK
Coordinates:	37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W