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How far is Denver, CO, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 796 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Denver (DEN) is 907 miles / 1460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 2 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Denver International Airport

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796
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1282
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692
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Distance from Springfield to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 796.427 miles
  • 1281.724 kilometers
  • 692.076 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
  • 794.442 miles
  • 1278.531 kilometers
  • 690.351 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Springfield to Denver generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 297 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W