How far is Columbia, MO, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 227 miles / 365 kilometers / 197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Columbia (COU) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 37 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 227.050 miles
- 365.402 kilometers
- 197.301 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- 226.616 miles
- 364.703 kilometers
- 196.924 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 Regional Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Champaign to Columbia generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 129 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |