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SAN to LAN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Lansing (Capital City Airport)
1,897 mi
3,053 km · 1,648 nm
4h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,897 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- LAN — Capital City Airport · Lansing, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LAN
- DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport74 mi away
- JXN · Jackson County Reynolds Field36 mi away
- AMN · Gratiot Community Airport38 mi away
- FNT · Bishop International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LAN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lansing (LAN) is 1,897 miles (3,053 km, 1,648 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lansing?
Lansing is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LAN?
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