How far is Decatur, IL, from Beckley, WV?
The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 441 miles / 709 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Decatur (DEC) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 28 minutes.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Beckley to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beckley to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 440.851 miles
- 709.480 kilometers
- 383.089 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- 439.964 miles
- 708.053 kilometers
- 382.318 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 Beckley to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beckley and Decatur?
The time difference between Beckley and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Beckley.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Beckley to Decatur generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beckley, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKW |
| ICAO Code: | KBKW |
| Coordinates: | 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |