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How far is Springfield, IL, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 836 miles / 1346 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Springfield (SPI) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 54 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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836
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727
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Distance from New York to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 836.178 miles
  • 1345.698 kilometers
  • 726.619 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
  • 834.092 miles
  • 1342.341 kilometers
  • 724.806 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 New York to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from New York to Springfield generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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