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How far is Modesto, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Modesto (MOD) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 0 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1761
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1530
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Distance from Champaign to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.923 miles
  • 2833.931 kilometers
  • 1530.200 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
  • 1756.704 miles
  • 2827.141 kilometers
  • 1526.534 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Champaign to Modesto generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W