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How far is Springfield, IL, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Springfield (SPI) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 8 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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1209
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653
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Distance from Houston to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 751.481 miles
  • 1209.392 kilometers
  • 653.020 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
  • 752.594 miles
  • 1211.182 kilometers
  • 653.986 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 Houston to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Houston and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Houston to Springfield generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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