How far is Charleston, SC, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 686 miles / 1103 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Charleston (CHS) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 38 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 685.542 miles
- 1103.273 kilometers
- 595.720 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- 685.425 miles
- 1103.085 kilometers
- 595.618 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Charleston?
The time difference between Decatur and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Decatur to Charleston generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |