How far is Lexington, KY, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lexington (LEX) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 59 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Lexington. 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 Champaign to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Champaign to Lexington 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 Champaign to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | 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 |