How far is Lansing, MI, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1997 miles / 3215 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lansing (LAN) is 2360 miles / 3798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1997.438 miles
- 3214.564 kilometers
- 1735.726 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- 1992.716 miles
- 3206.966 kilometers
- 1731.623 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 San Jose to Lansing?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Lansing?
The time difference between San Jose and Lansing is 3 hours. Lansing is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from San Jose to Lansing generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |