How far is Lexington, KY, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Lexington (LEX) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.831 miles
- 419.767 kilometers
- 226.656 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- 260.435 miles
- 419.130 kilometers
- 226.312 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 Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Lexington?
The time difference between Decatur and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Decatur to Lexington generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 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 Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |