How far is Champaign, IL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 297 miles / 479 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Champaign (CMI) is 375 miles / 604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 3 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Champaign
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Champaign. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.455 miles
- 478.707 kilometers
- 258.481 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- 296.981 miles
- 477.944 kilometers
- 258.069 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 Detroit to Champaign?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Champaign?
The time difference between Detroit and Champaign is 1 hour. Champaign is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Detroit to Champaign generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Champaign
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |