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How far is Champaign, IL, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Champaign (CMI) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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1710
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1486
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Distance from Los Angeles to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1709.941 miles
  • 2751.883 kilometers
  • 1485.898 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
  • 1706.406 miles
  • 2746.194 kilometers
  • 1482.826 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 Los Angeles to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Champaign generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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