Airport Comparison
| CMI | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | University Of Illinois/Willard Airport | Denver International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMI | DEN |
| ICAO Code | KCMI | KDEN |
| City | Champaign/Urbana | Denver |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 755 ft | 5,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.040000, -88.280000 | 39.860000, -104.670000 |
Champaign/Urbana (CMI) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) in Champaign/Urbana, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 1,395 kilometers (867 miles / 753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 274°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Champaign/Urbana, it's 04:23 in Denver.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,679 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than University Of Illinois/Willard Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Champaign/Urbana (CMI) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.