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How far is Thunder Bay from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 449 miles / 723 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 449.210 miles
  • 722.934 kilometers
  • 390.353 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
  • 449.036 miles
  • 722.653 kilometers
  • 390.202 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Thunder Bay?

There is no time difference between Lansing and Thunder Bay.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Lansing to Thunder Bay generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W