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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 58 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.014 miles
  • 400.749 kilometers
  • 216.387 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
  • 248.481 miles
  • 399.892 kilometers
  • 215.924 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 Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Springfield to Fort Wayne generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W