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How far is Champaign, IL, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 800 miles / 1287 kilometers / 695 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Champaign (CMI) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 51 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Houston to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 799.895 miles
  • 1287.307 kilometers
  • 695.090 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
  • 800.827 miles
  • 1288.806 kilometers
  • 695.899 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 Houston to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Champaign?

There is no time difference between Houston and Champaign.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Houston to Champaign generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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