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How far is Mexicali from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1581 miles / 2545 kilometers / 1374 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1900 miles / 3058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1581.315 miles
  • 2544.879 kilometers
  • 1374.125 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
  • 1578.414 miles
  • 2540.211 kilometers
  • 1371.604 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Champaign to Mexicali generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

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 Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W