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CMI to NSN: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,335 mi
13,414 km · 7,243 nm
16h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,335 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 49m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near NSN
- MZP · Motueka Airport17 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport37 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome38 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from NSN?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,335 miles (13,414 km, 7,243 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 49m 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 Nelson?
Nelson is 17 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to NSN?
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