How far is Springfield, IL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 168 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Springfield (SPI) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital 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)- 167.755 miles
- 269.975 kilometers
- 145.775 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- 167.740 miles
- 269.951 kilometers
- 145.762 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 49 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Springfield generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 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 |