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How far is Seattle, WA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Seattle (BFI) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 31 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Champaign to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1762.613 miles
  • 2836.651 kilometers
  • 1531.669 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
  • 1758.360 miles
  • 2829.806 kilometers
  • 1527.973 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 Champaign to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Champaign to Seattle generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W