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How far is Springfield, IL, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Springfield (SPI) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 607.067 miles
  • 976.979 kilometers
  • 527.527 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
  • 605.786 miles
  • 974.918 kilometers
  • 526.413 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 Buffalo to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Springfield generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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