How far is Springfield, IL, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Springfield (SPI) is 769 miles / 1238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital 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)- 656.632 miles
- 1056.747 kilometers
- 570.598 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- 655.037 miles
- 1054.180 kilometers
- 569.211 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Springfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Springfield generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |