Houston to Springfield flights
Springfield lies 1,232 km (765 mi) north-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Houston | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 114,394 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | SPI, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 62701–62796 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Springfield
Springfield is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Decatur Airport (DEC, 67 km), General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA, 96 km), Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
| Decatur Airport (regional) | DEC | 67 km (42 mi) | 8,496 ft | 682 ft |
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Houston?
1,232 km (765 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Springfield by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Springfield?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Springfield flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI); Springfield also has DEC, PIA, BMI.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.