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How far is Dayton, OH, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Dayton (DAY) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 290.153 miles
  • 466.956 kilometers
  • 252.136 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
  • 289.430 miles
  • 465.792 kilometers
  • 251.508 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dayton International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Springfield to Dayton generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W