How far is Columbus, OH, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 286 miles / 460 kilometers / 248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Columbus (CMH) is 313 miles / 504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Columbus. 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 Champaign to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Columbus?
The time difference between Champaign and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Champaign to Columbus 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 Champaign to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |