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How far is Athens, GA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Athens (AHN) is 674 miles / 1084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.211 miles
  • 806.621 kilometers
  • 435.541 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
  • 501.554 miles
  • 807.172 kilometers
  • 435.838 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 Champaign to Athens?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Champaign to Athens generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W