How far is Denver, CO, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Denver (DEN) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 869.418 miles
- 1399.192 kilometers
- 755.504 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- 867.248 miles
- 1395.700 kilometers
- 753.618 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 Denver?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Denver?
The time difference between Champaign and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour behind Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Champaign to Denver generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |