How far is Houston, TX, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 771 miles / 1242 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Houston (HOU) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 35 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 771.447 miles
- 1241.523 kilometers
- 670.369 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- 772.651 miles
- 1243.460 kilometers
- 671.415 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Houston?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Springfield to Houston generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |