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

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 1829 miles / 2943 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Monterey (MRY) is 2235 miles / 3597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 7 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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1589
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Distance from Champaign to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.587 miles
  • 2942.826 kilometers
  • 1588.999 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
  • 1824.323 miles
  • 2935.963 kilometers
  • 1585.293 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Champaign to Monterey generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W