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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Charlotte (CLT) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 53 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.852 miles
  • 926.744 kilometers
  • 500.402 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
  • 575.244 miles
  • 925.765 kilometers
  • 499.873 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 Springfield to Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Springfield to Charlotte generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W