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

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 1 minutes.

Distance from Lansing to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1946.653 miles
• 3132.835 kilometers
• 1691.595 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

• 1941.865 miles
• 3125.128 kilometers
• 1687.434 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Sacramento?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Lansing to Sacramento generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Sacramento

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

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	Sacramento International Airport
City:	Sacramento, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SMF
ICAO Code:	KSMF
Coordinates:	38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W