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How far is Decatur, IL, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 850 miles / 1369 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Decatur (DEC) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Decatur Airport

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850
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1369
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739
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 850.357 miles
  • 1368.518 kilometers
  • 738.940 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
  • 848.289 miles
  • 1365.188 kilometers
  • 737.143 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 Colorado Springs to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Decatur generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W