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How far is Flint, MI, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Flint (FNT) is 418 miles / 672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 53 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Bishop International Airport

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343
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552
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298
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Distance from Decatur to Flint

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 342.695 miles
  • 551.513 kilometers
  • 297.793 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
  • 342.326 miles
  • 550.920 kilometers
  • 297.473 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 Flint?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)

On average, flying from Decatur to Flint generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Flint

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).

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 Bishop International Airport
City: Flint, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FNT
ICAO Code: KFNT
Coordinates: 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W