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How far is Thunder Bay from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 771 miles / 1240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 8 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 577.651 miles
  • 929.639 kilometers
  • 501.965 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
  • 578.044 miles
  • 930.272 kilometers
  • 502.307 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Champaign to Thunder Bay generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W