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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Tucson (TUS) is 1586 miles / 2553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1196
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Distance from Champaign to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1375.999 miles
  • 2214.455 kilometers
  • 1195.710 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
  • 1373.820 miles
  • 2210.949 kilometers
  • 1193.817 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Champaign to Tucson generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W