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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bradford, PA?

The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Decatur (DEC) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.

Bradford Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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553
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889
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480
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Distance from Bradford to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.611 miles
  • 889.342 kilometers
  • 480.206 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
  • 551.332 miles
  • 887.284 kilometers
  • 479.095 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 Bradford to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Bradford Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bradford to Decatur generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″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