How far is Detroit, MI, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 297 miles / 479 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Detroit (DTW) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.455 miles
- 478.707 kilometers
- 258.481 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- 296.981 miles
- 477.944 kilometers
- 258.069 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Detroit?
The time difference between Champaign and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Champaign to Detroit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |