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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 5 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1700
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2736
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1477
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Distance from Champaign to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1699.801 miles
  • 2735.565 kilometers
  • 1477.087 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
  • 1696.318 miles
  • 2729.959 kilometers
  • 1474.060 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Champaign to Long Beach generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W