How far is San Jose, CA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to San Jose (SJC) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 53 minutes.
Decatur Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1787.609 miles
- 2876.878 kilometers
- 1553.390 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- 1783.352 miles
- 2870.027 kilometers
- 1549.690 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and San Jose?
The time difference between Decatur and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Decatur to San Jose generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |