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How far is Springfield, IL, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 76 miles / 122 kilometers / 66 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Springfield (SPI) is 92 miles / 148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 54 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 75.546 miles
  • 121.580 kilometers
  • 65.648 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
  • 75.367 miles
  • 121.292 kilometers
  • 65.492 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Champaign and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Champaign to Springfield generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W