How far is Lancaster, PA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Lancaster (LNS) is 743 miles / 1195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
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Distance from Decatur to Lancaster
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.910 miles
- 1073.288 kilometers
- 579.529 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- 665.246 miles
- 1070.610 kilometers
- 578.083 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 Lancaster?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Lancaster?
The time difference between Decatur and Lancaster is 1 hour. Lancaster is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)
On average, flying from Decatur to Lancaster generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Lancaster
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).
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 | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W |