How far is Springfield, IL, from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 4142 miles / 6665 kilometers / 3599 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from London to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4141.721 miles
- 6665.453 kilometers
- 3599.057 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- 4130.660 miles
- 6647.654 kilometers
- 3589.446 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 London to Springfield?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Springfield?
The time difference between London and Springfield is 6 hours. Springfield is 6 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from London to Springfield generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |