How far is Richmond, VA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 529 miles / 852 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Richmond (RIC) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 529.218 miles
- 851.694 kilometers
- 459.878 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- 528.874 miles
- 851.141 kilometers
- 459.579 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lansing to Richmond generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |