How far is Columbus, OH, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Columbus (LCK) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.580 miles
- 457.987 kilometers
- 247.293 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- 283.873 miles
- 456.849 kilometers
- 246.679 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Columbus?
The time difference between Champaign and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Champaign to Columbus generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |