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How far is Springfield, MO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Springfield (SGF) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 39 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 438.251 miles
  • 705.296 kilometers
  • 380.829 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
  • 438.136 miles
  • 705.112 kilometers
  • 380.730 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Springfield generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 197 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Springfield (SGF)

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