How far is Richmond, VA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Richmond (RIC) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 9 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 644.187 miles
- 1036.718 kilometers
- 559.783 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- 642.790 miles
- 1034.470 kilometers
- 558.569 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Richmond?
The time difference between Decatur and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Decatur to Richmond generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |