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How far is Champaign, IL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 286 miles / 460 kilometers / 248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Champaign (CMI) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 58 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 285.692 miles
  • 459.776 kilometers
  • 248.259 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
  • 284.977 miles
  • 458.626 kilometers
  • 247.638 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 Columbus to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Champaign generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination 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