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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 522 miles / 840 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Charlotte (CLT) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 28 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 521.792 miles
  • 839.743 kilometers
  • 453.425 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
  • 521.454 miles
  • 839.199 kilometers
  • 453.131 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Champaign to Charlotte generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W