How far is Lansing, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers / 153 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lansing (LAN) is 219 miles / 353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 14 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 176.077 miles
- 283.369 kilometers
- 153.007 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- 175.712 miles
- 282.781 kilometers
- 152.689 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 Chicago to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lansing?
The time difference between Chicago and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lansing generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | 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 |