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How far is Champaign, IL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1817 miles / 2925 kilometers / 1579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Champaign (CMI) is 2160 miles / 3476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1817.426 miles
  • 2924.864 kilometers
  • 1579.300 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
  • 1813.096 miles
  • 2917.896 kilometers
  • 1575.538 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 San Jose to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from San Jose to Champaign generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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