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How far is Lansing, MI, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 269 miles / 433 kilometers / 234 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lansing (LAN) is 329 miles / 529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 269.222 miles
  • 433.271 kilometers
  • 233.948 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
  • 269.030 miles
  • 432.961 kilometers
  • 233.780 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 Champaign to Lansing?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Champaign to Lansing generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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