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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 490 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Atlanta (ATL) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.225 miles
  • 788.940 kilometers
  • 425.994 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
  • 490.799 miles
  • 789.865 kilometers
  • 426.493 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Champaign to Atlanta generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W