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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Champaign (CMI) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 59 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.923 miles
  • 2833.931 kilometers
  • 1530.200 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
  • 1756.704 miles
  • 2827.141 kilometers
  • 1526.534 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 Modesto to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Modesto to Champaign generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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