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CMI to RME: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Rome (Griffiss International Airport)
699 mi
1,126 km · 608 nm
1h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
699 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from RME?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Rome (RME) is 699 miles (1,126 km, 608 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to RME?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 59m 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 Rome?
Rome is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to RME?
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