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How far is Springfield, IL, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers / 157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield (SPI) is 208 miles / 335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 57 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 180.307 miles
  • 290.177 kilometers
  • 156.683 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
  • 179.861 miles
  • 289.457 kilometers
  • 156.295 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 Indianapolis to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Springfield generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Springfield

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
Destination 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