How far is Traverse City, MI, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Traverse City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Traverse City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 144.354 miles
- 232.314 kilometers
- 125.440 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- 144.407 miles
- 232.401 kilometers
- 125.486 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 Traverse City?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Traverse City?
There is no time difference between Lansing and Traverse City.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
On average, flying from Lansing to Traverse City generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Traverse City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
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 | Cherry Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Traverse City, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TVC |
| ICAO Code: | KTVC |
| Coordinates: | 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W |