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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 1080 miles / 1739 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 1243 miles / 2001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1080.492 miles
  • 1738.883 kilometers
  • 938.922 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
  • 1077.832 miles
  • 1734.602 kilometers
  • 936.610 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 Junction?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Champaign to Grand Junction generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W