How far is Lincoln, NE, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers / 391 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lincoln (LNK) is 549 miles / 884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 5 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Champaign to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 450.395 miles
- 724.841 kilometers
- 391.383 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- 449.285 miles
- 723.054 kilometers
- 390.418 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 Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Champaign to Lincoln generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
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 | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |