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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1625 miles / 2614 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1932 miles / 3110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.522 miles
  • 2614.414 kilometers
  • 1411.671 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
  • 1621.214 miles
  • 2609.091 kilometers
  • 1408.797 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Springfield to Long Beach generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W