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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1750 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2348 miles / 3778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2013.359 miles
  • 3240.187 kilometers
  • 1749.561 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
  • 2008.554 miles
  • 3232.454 kilometers
  • 1745.386 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 Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Lansing to San Francisco generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W
Destination San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W