How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 738.261 miles
- 1188.116 kilometers
- 641.531 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- 739.464 miles
- 1190.053 kilometers
- 642.577 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 Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Champaign and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Champaign to Lake Charles generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |