How far is Springfield, IL, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1605 miles / 2582 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Springfield (SPI) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 30 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1604.619 miles
- 2582.384 kilometers
- 1394.376 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- 1601.603 miles
- 2577.531 kilometers
- 1391.755 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 San Diego to Springfield?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Springfield?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from San Diego to Springfield generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |