How far is Champaign, IL, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Champaign (CMI) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 0 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Champaign
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Champaign. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 241.035 miles
- 387.908 kilometers
- 209.454 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- 240.767 miles
- 387.478 kilometers
- 209.221 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 Lexington to Champaign?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Champaign?
The time difference between Lexington and Champaign is 1 hour. Champaign is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Lexington to Champaign generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Champaign
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |
| Destination | 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 |