Brooklyn to Lansing flights
Lansing lies 910 km (565 mi) west of Brooklyn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brooklyn | Lansing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 112,644 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | GRR, 81 km out |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 48901–48980 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in Lansing
Lansing is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 10,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 6 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 71 km), MBS International Airport (MBS, 97 km), Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | GRR | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,001 ft | 794 ft |
| Capital Region International Airport (regional) | LAN | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,506 ft | 861 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
| MBS International Airport (regional) | MBS | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,002 ft | 668 ft |
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (regional) | AZO | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,502 ft | 874 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lansing from Brooklyn?
910 km (565 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Lansing by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Lansing?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Lansing flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR); Lansing also has LAN, FNT, MBS, AZO.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.