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How far is Jacksonville, FL, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Jacksonville (JAX) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Jacksonville International Airport

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761
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1224
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661
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Distance from Decatur to Jacksonville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 760.755 miles
  • 1224.317 kilometers
  • 661.078 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
  • 761.508 miles
  • 1225.528 kilometers
  • 661.732 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 Jacksonville?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

On average, flying from Decatur to Jacksonville generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Jacksonville

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

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 Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″W