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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Raleigh (RDU) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 591.951 miles
  • 952.653 kilometers
  • 514.391 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
  • 591.123 miles
  • 951.320 kilometers
  • 513.672 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Champaign to Raleigh generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W