How far is Sacramento, CA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 36 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1762.747 miles
- 2836.867 kilometers
- 1531.786 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- 1758.437 miles
- 2829.930 kilometers
- 1528.040 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Champaign to Sacramento generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |