Distance from San Francisco to Lansing by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Lansing (MI) is 2009 miles or 3232 kilometers or 1744 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Lansing is 2336 miles (3760 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 327 miles or 528 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Lansing is 2009 miles or 3232 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Lansing, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Lansing?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI is 4 hours 37 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Lansing Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Lansing, MI
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Lansing, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Lansing, Michigan is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lansing, Michigan is 2336 miles or 3760 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI is 2336 miles or 3760 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Lansing, Michigan.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lansing, Michigan is approximately 2336 miles (3760 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Lansing, MI?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Lansing take?
San Francisco and Lansing are 40 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Francisco and Lansing

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Lansing (MI) is 3 Hours.
Lansing time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Lansing
2025-12-19, 17:38:46 PST2025-12-19, 20:38:46 EST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Lansing Michigan, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Lansing, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2336 mi 3760 km 2028.58 nmi
Straight line distance 2009 mi 3232 km 1744 nmi
Difference 327 mi 528 km 284 nmi

San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Lansing Details

Lansing is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 42' 51.6'' Longitude: W 84° 33' 39.2''
Latitude42.71434
Longitude-84.56089
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Lansing

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Lansing, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 78 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 58 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 52 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 47 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 39 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 36 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 31 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 22 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 38 minutes