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How far is Caen from Lille?

The distance between Lille (Lille Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers / 161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lille (LIL) to Caen (CFR) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 7 minutes.

Lille Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Lille to Caen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lille to Caen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 184.930 miles
  • 297.616 kilometers
  • 160.700 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
  • 184.501 miles
  • 296.925 kilometers
  • 160.327 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 Lille to Caen?

The estimated flight time from Lille Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lille and Caen?

There is no time difference between Lille and Caen.

Flight carbon footprint between Lille Airport (LIL) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Lille to Caen generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lille to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lille Airport (LIL) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

Airport information

Origin Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″E
Destination Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W