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How far is South Bend, IN, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 218 miles / 351 kilometers / 190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to South Bend (SBN) is 258 miles / 415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 6 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 218.213 miles
  • 351.179 kilometers
  • 189.622 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
  • 217.950 miles
  • 350.757 kilometers
  • 189.394 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend International Airport is 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Springfield to South Bend generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W