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How far is Oakland, CA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Oakland (OAK) is 2092 miles / 3367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 25 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Oakland International Airport

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1796
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2891
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1561
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Distance from Decatur to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.473 miles
  • 2891.142 kilometers
  • 1561.092 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
  • 1792.157 miles
  • 2884.197 kilometers
  • 1557.342 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Decatur to Oakland generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W