How far is Detroit, MI, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Detroit (DTW) is 413 miles / 665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 331.428 miles
- 533.381 kilometers
- 288.003 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- 330.891 miles
- 532.517 kilometers
- 287.536 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Detroit?
The time difference between Decatur and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Decatur to Detroit generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |