How far is Richmond, VA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Richmond (RIC) is 833 miles / 1341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 52 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 686.817 miles
- 1105.324 kilometers
- 596.827 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- 685.307 miles
- 1102.895 kilometers
- 595.516 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Springfield to Richmond generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |