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How far is Springfield, MO, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield (SGF) is 728 miles / 1171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.301 miles
  • 1020.809 kilometers
  • 551.193 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
  • 633.463 miles
  • 1019.460 kilometers
  • 550.464 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 Detroit to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Detroit to Springfield generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W