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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 26 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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1355
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2181
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1178
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Distance from Decatur to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.245 miles
  • 2181.055 kilometers
  • 1177.675 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
  • 1352.741 miles
  • 2177.025 kilometers
  • 1175.500 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Decatur to Phoenix generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W