How far is Champaign, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Champaign (CMI) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 54 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Champaign
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Champaign. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.609 miles
- 483.783 kilometers
- 261.222 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- 299.981 miles
- 482.772 kilometers
- 260.676 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 Des Moines to Champaign?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Champaign?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Champaign generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Champaign
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | 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 |