How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1709.941 miles
- 2751.883 kilometers
- 1485.898 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- 1706.406 miles
- 2746.194 kilometers
- 1482.826 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Champaign to Los Angeles generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |