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How far is Columbus, OH, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 361 miles / 580 kilometers / 313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Columbus (CMH) is 388 miles / 624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 21 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 360.558 miles
  • 580.261 kilometers
  • 313.316 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
  • 359.659 miles
  • 578.815 kilometers
  • 312.535 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Springfield to Columbus generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W