How far is Decatur, IL, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Decatur (DEC) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Charlotte to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 538.995 miles
• 867.428 kilometers
• 468.374 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

• 538.521 miles
• 866.666 kilometers
• 467.962 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 Charlotte to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Charlotte and Decatur?

The time difference between Charlotte and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Charlotte.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Decatur generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin	Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City:	Charlotte, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CLT
ICAO Code:	KCLT
Coordinates:	35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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