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How far is Charleston, SC, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Charleston (CHS) is 835 miles / 1344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Charleston International Airport

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1082
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Distance from Champaign to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.337 miles
  • 1082.021 kilometers
  • 584.245 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
  • 672.359 miles
  • 1082.057 kilometers
  • 584.264 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Champaign to Charleston generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W