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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 293 miles / 472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 33 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.694 miles
  • 390.578 kilometers
  • 210.895 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
  • 242.666 miles
  • 390.532 kilometers
  • 210.871 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Champaign to Grand Rapids generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W