Distance from Denver to Lansing by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Lansing (MI) is 1079 miles or 1736 kilometers or 937 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Lansing is 1206 miles (1941 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 127 miles or 205 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Lansing is 1079 miles or 1736 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Lansing, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Lansing?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI is 2 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Lansing Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lansing, Michigan is 1206 miles or 1941 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI is 1206 miles or 1941 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Lansing, Michigan.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lansing, Michigan is approximately 1206 miles (1941 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Lansing, MI?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Lansing take?
Denver and Lansing are 21 hours 26 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 Denver and Lansing

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Lansing (MI) is 2 Hours.
Lansing time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Lansing
2025-12-21, 18:50:24 MST2025-12-21, 20:50:24 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Lansing Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1206 mi 1941 km 1047.29 nmi
Straight line distance 1079 mi 1736 km 937 nmi
Difference 127 mi 205 km 110 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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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 Denver, CO and Lansing, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 26 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 16 minutes