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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Roanoke (ROA) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 25 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.929 miles
  • 889.853 kilometers
  • 480.482 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
  • 551.816 miles
  • 888.062 kilometers
  • 479.515 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Springfield to Roanoke generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W