How far is Springfield, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Springfield (SPI) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1703.990 miles
- 2742.307 kilometers
- 1480.727 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- 1699.818 miles
- 2735.591 kilometers
- 1477.101 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 Sacramento to Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Springfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Springfield generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |