How far is San Diego, CA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to San Diego (SAN) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1680.137 miles
- 2703.919 kilometers
- 1460.000 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- 1676.944 miles
- 2698.779 kilometers
- 1457.224 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Champaign to San Diego generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |