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How far is Richmond, VA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 617 miles / 992 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Richmond (RIC) is 759 miles / 1221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 28 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Richmond International Airport

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617
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Distance from Champaign to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.546 miles
  • 992.234 kilometers
  • 535.764 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
  • 615.251 miles
  • 990.150 kilometers
  • 534.638 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Champaign to Richmond generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W