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How far is Decatur, IL, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 791 miles / 1274 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Decatur (DEC) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 56 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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791
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1274
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688
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Distance from Abilene to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.405 miles
  • 1273.643 kilometers
  • 687.712 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
  • 791.054 miles
  • 1273.078 kilometers
  • 687.407 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 Abilene to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Abilene and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Abilene and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Abilene to Decatur generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W