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How far is Champaign, IL, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Champaign (CMI) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 551.066 miles
  • 886.855 kilometers
  • 478.863 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
  • 551.937 miles
  • 888.256 kilometers
  • 479.620 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 Columbus to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Champaign generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W
Destination 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