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How far is Champaign, IL, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1080 miles / 1739 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Champaign (CMI) is 1243 miles / 2000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 16 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1080.492 miles
  • 1738.883 kilometers
  • 938.922 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
  • 1077.832 miles
  • 1734.602 kilometers
  • 936.610 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 Grand Junction to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Champaign generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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