How far is Kansas City, MO, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 271 miles / 437 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 4 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 271.474 miles
- 436.895 kilometers
- 235.905 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- 270.823 miles
- 435.848 kilometers
- 235.339 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Springfield to Kansas City generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |