How far is Champaign, IL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Champaign (CMI) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.
Rickenbacker International 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)- 284.580 miles
- 457.987 kilometers
- 247.293 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- 283.873 miles
- 456.849 kilometers
- 246.679 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Champaign?
The time difference between Columbus and Champaign is 1 hour. Champaign is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Columbus to Champaign generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |