Washington to Springfield flights
Springfield lies 1,434 km (891 mi) west of Washington, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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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| Washington | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 170,188 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | SGF, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 65801–65899 |
Clocks in Springfield are 1 h behind Washington right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Springfield
Springfield is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Branson Airport (BKG, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Branson National Airport (regional) | SGF | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,000 ft | 1,268 ft |
| Branson Airport (regional) | BKG | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,140 ft | 1,302 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Washington?
1,434 km (891 mi) in a straight line, west of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Springfield by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Springfield?
Springfield is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Washington to Springfield flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF); Springfield also has BKG.
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.