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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 525 miles / 845 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.941 miles
  • 844.811 kilometers
  • 456.161 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
  • 523.942 miles
  • 843.203 kilometers
  • 455.293 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Champaign to Lynchburg generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W