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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 614 miles / 989 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Raleigh (RDU) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 614.460 miles
  • 988.878 kilometers
  • 533.952 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
  • 613.509 miles
  • 987.346 kilometers
  • 533.124 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Decatur to Raleigh generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 252 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W