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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Fort Lauderdale

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Fort Lauderdale. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.667 miles
  • 1727.900 kilometers
  • 932.991 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
  • 1075.357 miles
  • 1730.620 kilometers
  • 934.460 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Decatur to Fort Lauderdale generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W
Destination Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W