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How far is Miles City, MT, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Miles City (Miles City Airport) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Miles City (MLS) is 1213 miles / 1952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 53 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Miles City Airport

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971
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Distance from Decatur to Miles City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.645 miles
  • 1562.102 kilometers
  • 843.467 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
  • 968.809 miles
  • 1559.148 kilometers
  • 841.872 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 Miles City?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Miles City Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Miles City Airport (MLS)

On average, flying from Decatur to Miles City generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Miles City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Miles City Airport (MLS).

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 Miles City Airport
City: Miles City, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLS
ICAO Code: KMLS
Coordinates: 46°25′40″N, 105°53′9″W