How far is Springfield, MO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 434 miles / 699 kilometers / 377 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Springfield (SGF) is 510 miles / 821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 434.324 miles
- 698.976 kilometers
- 377.417 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- 434.155 miles
- 698.704 kilometers
- 377.270 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 Chicago to Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Springfield?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Springfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Springfield generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Springfield–Branson National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGF |
| ICAO Code: | KSGF |
| Coordinates: | 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W |