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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1667 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 29 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1667
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Distance from Decatur to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.461 miles
  • 2683.519 kilometers
  • 1448.984 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
  • 1664.042 miles
  • 2678.015 kilometers
  • 1446.013 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Decatur to Long Beach generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W