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How far is Springfield, MO, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Springfield (SGF) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 3 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.869 miles
  • 2289.886 kilometers
  • 1236.439 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
  • 1419.829 miles
  • 2284.994 kilometers
  • 1233.798 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 Los Angeles to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Springfield generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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