How far is New York, NY, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 794 miles / 1277 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to New York (LGA) is 915 miles / 1473 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.
Decatur Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Decatur to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 793.684 miles
- 1277.310 kilometers
- 689.692 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- 791.707 miles
- 1274.128 kilometers
- 687.974 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and New York?
The time difference between Decatur and New York is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Decatur to New York generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |