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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Gainesville (GNV) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 56 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 816.207 miles
  • 1313.557 kilometers
  • 709.264 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
  • 817.127 miles
  • 1315.038 kilometers
  • 710.064 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Springfield to Gainesville generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W