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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Tucson (TUS) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 47 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1300.957 miles
  • 2093.687 kilometers
  • 1130.501 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
  • 1298.965 miles
  • 2090.481 kilometers
  • 1128.769 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Springfield to Tucson generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W