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How far is Champaign, IL, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Champaign (CMI) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 577.651 miles
  • 929.639 kilometers
  • 501.965 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
  • 578.044 miles
  • 930.272 kilometers
  • 502.307 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 Thunder Bay to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Champaign generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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