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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 790 miles / 1272 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Gainesville (GNV) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 31 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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790
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1272
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687
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Distance from Champaign to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 790.314 miles
  • 1271.887 kilometers
  • 686.764 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
  • 791.478 miles
  • 1273.760 kilometers
  • 687.775 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Champaign to Gainesville generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W