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How far is Springfield, MO, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers / 780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Springfield (SGF) is 1035 miles / 1665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 897.411 miles
  • 1444.243 kilometers
  • 779.829 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
  • 895.325 miles
  • 1440.885 kilometers
  • 778.016 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 Washington D.C. to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Springfield generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W