How far is Decatur, IL, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Decatur (DEC) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 58 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Boston to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 946.673 miles
- 1523.522 kilometers
- 822.636 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- 944.369 miles
- 1519.815 kilometers
- 820.635 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 Boston to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Decatur?
The time difference between Boston and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Boston to Decatur generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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 |