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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1613 miles / 2595 kilometers / 1401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1612.677 miles
  • 2595.352 kilometers
  • 1401.378 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
  • 1609.418 miles
  • 2590.108 kilometers
  • 1398.546 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Champaign to Palm Springs generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W