How far is Champaign, IL, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 534 miles / 859 kilometers / 464 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Champaign (CMI) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 7 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Champaign
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Champaign. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 533.877 miles
- 859.192 kilometers
- 463.926 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- 532.780 miles
- 857.427 kilometers
- 462.973 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 Buffalo to Champaign?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Champaign?
The time difference between Buffalo and Champaign is 1 hour. Champaign is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Champaign generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Champaign
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |