How far is Charlotte, NC, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Charlotte (CLT) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 9 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 538.995 miles
- 867.428 kilometers
- 468.374 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- 538.521 miles
- 866.666 kilometers
- 467.962 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 Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Charlotte?
The time difference between Decatur and Charlotte is 1 hour. Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from Decatur to Charlotte generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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 | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |