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How far is Decatur, IL, from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4261 miles / 6857 kilometers / 3702 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Decatur Airport

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4261
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6857
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3702
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Distance from Amsterdam to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4260.610 miles
  • 6856.786 kilometers
  • 3702.369 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
  • 4249.178 miles
  • 6838.390 kilometers
  • 3692.435 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 Amsterdam to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Decatur generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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