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How far is State College, PA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to State College (SCE) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 9 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Champaign to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.296 miles
  • 888.834 kilometers
  • 479.932 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
  • 550.923 miles
  • 886.624 kilometers
  • 478.739 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Champaign to State College generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W