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How far is Springfield, IL, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Springfield (SPI) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 19 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 806.873 miles
  • 1298.537 kilometers
  • 701.154 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
  • 805.383 miles
  • 1296.139 kilometers
  • 699.859 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 Ottawa to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Springfield generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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