How far is Decatur, IL, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Decatur (DEC) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.638 miles
- 950.539 kilometers
- 513.250 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- 590.470 miles
- 950.270 kilometers
- 513.105 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 Columbia to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Decatur?
The time difference between Columbia and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Columbia to Decatur generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |