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How far is Rochester, NY, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 589 miles / 947 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Rochester (ROC) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 16 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.712 miles
  • 947.440 kilometers
  • 511.577 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
  • 587.476 miles
  • 945.450 kilometers
  • 510.502 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Champaign to Rochester generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W