How far is Springfield, IL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield (SPI) is 436 miles / 701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 9 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital 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)- 368.563 miles
- 593.145 kilometers
- 320.273 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- 367.898 miles
- 592.074 kilometers
- 319.694 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Springfield?
The time difference between Detroit and Springfield is 1 hour. Springfield is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Detroit to Springfield generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |