How far is Sacramento, CA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2055 miles / 3308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 40 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 1775.829 miles
- 2857.920 kilometers
- 1543.153 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- 1771.474 miles
- 2850.912 kilometers
- 1539.369 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Champaign to Sacramento generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |