How far is Columbus, GA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Columbus (CSG) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 551.066 miles
- 886.855 kilometers
- 478.863 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- 551.937 miles
- 888.256 kilometers
- 479.620 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Columbus?
The time difference between Champaign and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Champaign to Columbus generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |