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How far is Reading, PA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 727 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Reading (RDG) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 26 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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727
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1169
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631
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Distance from Springfield to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.637 miles
  • 1169.408 kilometers
  • 631.430 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
  • 724.823 miles
  • 1166.489 kilometers
  • 629.854 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Springfield to Reading generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 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 Reading

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

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W