How far is Champaign, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Champaign (CMI) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 42 minutes.
Sacramento International 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)- 1775.829 miles
- 2857.920 kilometers
- 1543.153 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- 1771.474 miles
- 2850.912 kilometers
- 1539.369 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 International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Champaign?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Champaign generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 International Airport (SMF) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |