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How far is Broomfield, CO, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 863 miles / 1388 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Broomfield (BJC) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Broomfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 862.746 miles
  • 1388.455 kilometers
  • 749.706 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
  • 860.596 miles
  • 1384.995 kilometers
  • 747.837 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 Decatur to Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from Decatur to Broomfield generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Broomfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W