How far is Lansing, MI, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 529 miles / 852 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lansing (LAN) is 690 miles / 1111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 529.218 miles
- 851.694 kilometers
- 459.878 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- 528.874 miles
- 851.141 kilometers
- 459.579 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 Richmond to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lansing?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lansing generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |