How far is Decatur, IL, from Nashville, TN?
The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Decatur (DEC) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.
Nashville International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Nashville to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nashville to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 282.353 miles
- 454.403 kilometers
- 245.358 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- 282.649 miles
- 454.879 kilometers
- 245.615 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 Nashville to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nashville and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Nashville to Decatur generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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 |