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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lansing (LAN) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Oakland to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2002.882 miles
• 3223.326 kilometers
• 1740.457 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

• 1998.088 miles
• 3215.612 kilometers
• 1736.291 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 Oakland to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Lansing?

The time difference between Oakland and Lansing is 3 hours. Lansing is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Oakland to Lansing generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lansing

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

Airport information

Origin	Oakland International Airport
City:	Oakland, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OAK
ICAO Code:	KOAK
Coordinates:	37°43′16″N, 122°13′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