How far is Chicago, IL, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 179 miles / 287 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Chicago (ORD) is 238 miles / 383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 38 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 178.509 miles
- 287.282 kilometers
- 155.120 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- 178.101 miles
- 286.625 kilometers
- 154.765 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Chicago?
The time difference between Lansing and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Lansing to Chicago generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Lansing (LAN) to Chicago (ORD)
| United Airlines |