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How far is Champaign, IL, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 737 miles / 1187 kilometers / 641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Champaign (CMI) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 737.259 miles
  • 1186.504 kilometers
  • 640.661 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
  • 735.959 miles
  • 1184.411 kilometers
  • 639.531 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 Ottawa to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Champaign generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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