How far is Boston, MA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Boston (BOS) is 1141 miles / 1837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 50 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 987.948 miles
- 1589.949 kilometers
- 858.504 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- 985.533 miles
- 1586.062 kilometers
- 856.405 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 Springfield to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Boston?
The time difference between Springfield and Boston is 1 hour. Boston is 1 hour ahead of Springfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Springfield to Boston generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |