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How far is Champaign, IL, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Champaign (CMI) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 40 minutes.

Denver International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Denver to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.418 miles
  • 1399.192 kilometers
  • 755.504 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
  • 867.248 miles
  • 1395.700 kilometers
  • 753.618 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 Denver to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Denver to Champaign generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Champaign

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W
Destination 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