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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1329 miles / 2138 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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2138
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1155
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Distance from Champaign to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.608 miles
  • 2138.188 kilometers
  • 1154.529 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
  • 1325.690 miles
  • 2133.492 kilometers
  • 1151.993 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 Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Champaign to Grand Canyon generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W