How far is Columbia, SC, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Columbia (CAE) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 8 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 577.324 miles
- 929.112 kilometers
- 501.681 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- 577.295 miles
- 929.066 kilometers
- 501.656 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Columbia?
The time difference between Champaign and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Champaign to Columbia generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |