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CMI to ESH: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
4,073 mi
6,555 km · 3,539 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from ESH?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 4,073 miles (6,555 km, 3,539 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 6 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to ESH?
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