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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers / 458 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 9 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 527.540 miles
  • 848.993 kilometers
  • 458.419 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
  • 526.493 miles
  • 847.309 kilometers
  • 457.510 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Champaign to Niagara Falls generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W