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How far is Springfield, IL, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Springfield (SPI) is 2104 miles / 3386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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1704
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Distance from Seattle to Springfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.853 miles
  • 2742.085 kilometers
  • 1480.608 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
  • 1699.818 miles
  • 2735.591 kilometers
  • 1477.101 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 Seattle to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Seattle to Springfield generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W