How far is Houston, TX, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Houston (IAH) is 864 miles / 1390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 6 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 751.481 miles
- 1209.392 kilometers
- 653.020 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- 752.594 miles
- 1211.182 kilometers
- 653.986 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Houston?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Springfield to Houston generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |