How far is Columbus, GA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Columbus (CSG) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.107 miles
- 885.312 kilometers
- 478.030 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- 550.878 miles
- 886.553 kilometers
- 478.700 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Columbus?
The time difference between Decatur and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Decatur to Columbus generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |