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How far is Decatur, IL, from Dallas, TX?

The distance between Dallas (Dallas Love Field) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dallas (DAL) to Decatur (DEC) is 769 miles / 1238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 31 minutes.

Dallas Love Field – Decatur Airport

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656
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1055
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Distance from Dallas to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.612 miles
  • 1055.105 kilometers
  • 569.711 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
  • 655.654 miles
  • 1055.173 kilometers
  • 569.748 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 Dallas to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Dallas Love Field to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Dallas and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Dallas to Decatur generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″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