How far is Lansing, MI, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Lansing (LAN) is 265 miles / 427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.087 miles
- 389.601 kilometers
- 210.368 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- 241.449 miles
- 388.575 kilometers
- 209.814 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 Madison to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Lansing?
The time difference between Madison and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Madison to Lansing generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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 |