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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 108 miles / 173 kilometers / 94 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 36 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 107.755 miles
  • 173.415 kilometers
  • 93.637 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
  • 107.505 miles
  • 173.012 kilometers
  • 93.419 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Champaign to Indianapolis generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 90 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W