How far is Sacramento, CA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1734 miles / 2790 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2000 miles / 3218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 44 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1733.649 miles
- 2790.038 kilometers
- 1506.500 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- 1729.414 miles
- 2783.223 kilometers
- 1502.820 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Sacramento?
The time difference between Decatur and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Decatur to Sacramento generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |