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How far is Champaign, IL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Champaign (CMI) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 35 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1762.747 miles
  • 2836.867 kilometers
  • 1531.786 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
  • 1758.437 miles
  • 2829.930 kilometers
  • 1528.040 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 Sacramento to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Champaign generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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