How far is Boston, MA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Boston (BOS) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 59 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 946.673 miles
- 1523.522 kilometers
- 822.636 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- 944.369 miles
- 1519.815 kilometers
- 820.635 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 Boston?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Boston?
The time difference between Decatur and Boston is 1 hour. Boston is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Decatur to Boston generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |