How far is San Diego, CA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1900 miles / 3058 kilometers / 1651 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Diego (SAN) is 2284 miles / 3675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 15 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1900.319 miles
- 3058.266 kilometers
- 1651.332 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- 1896.881 miles
- 3052.734 kilometers
- 1648.345 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and San Diego?
The time difference between Lansing and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Lansing to San Diego generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |