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How far is Springfield, IL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Springfield (SPI) is 2071 miles / 3333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 9 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1744.519 miles
  • 2807.531 kilometers
  • 1515.945 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
  • 1740.367 miles
  • 2800.850 kilometers
  • 1512.338 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 San Jose to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from San Jose to Springfield generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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