How far is Lafayette, LA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lafayette (LFT) is 830 miles / 1335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 13 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 709.540 miles
- 1141.894 kilometers
- 616.573 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- 710.870 miles
- 1144.035 kilometers
- 617.730 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Lafayette?
There is no time difference between Champaign and Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Champaign to Lafayette generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |