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How far is Springfield, IL, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Springfield (SPI) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.596 miles
  • 2741.673 kilometers
  • 1480.385 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
  • 1699.555 miles
  • 2735.168 kilometers
  • 1476.873 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 Seattle to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Seattle to Springfield generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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