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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 882 miles / 1419 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 0 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1419
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766
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Distance from Champaign to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 881.562 miles
  • 1418.737 kilometers
  • 766.057 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
  • 879.421 miles
  • 1415.291 kilometers
  • 764.196 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Champaign to Colorado Springs generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W