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How far is Springfield, IL, from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Springfield (SPI) is 637 miles / 1025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.755 miles
  • 871.870 kilometers
  • 470.772 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
  • 540.781 miles
  • 870.303 kilometers
  • 469.926 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 Kitchener to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Springfield generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W
Destination 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