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How far is Thunder Bay from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 774 miles / 1245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 11 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.049 miles
  • 947.982 kilometers
  • 511.869 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
  • 589.475 miles
  • 948.667 kilometers
  • 512.239 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Springfield to Thunder Bay generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W