How far is Detroit, MI, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Detroit (DTW) is 436 miles / 701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 368.563 miles
- 593.145 kilometers
- 320.273 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- 367.898 miles
- 592.074 kilometers
- 319.694 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Springfield to Detroit generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |