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How far is Lansing, MI, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lansing (LAN) is 568 miles / 914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 10 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 477.223 miles
  • 768.017 kilometers
  • 414.696 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
  • 476.143 miles
  • 766.278 kilometers
  • 413.757 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 Ottawa to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Lansing?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Lansing.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lansing generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W