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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 175 miles / 281 kilometers / 152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 221 miles / 356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 33 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 174.812 miles
  • 281.332 kilometers
  • 151.907 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
  • 174.463 miles
  • 280.771 kilometers
  • 151.604 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 Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Champaign to Fort Wayne generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W