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How far is San Diego, CA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1605 miles / 2582 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to San Diego (SAN) is 1949 miles / 3136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 23 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1605
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2582
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1394
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Distance from Springfield to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1604.619 miles
  • 2582.384 kilometers
  • 1394.376 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
  • 1601.603 miles
  • 2577.531 kilometers
  • 1391.755 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Springfield to San Diego generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W