How far is Sacramento, CA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1747 miles / 2811 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1746.872 miles
- 2811.318 kilometers
- 1517.990 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- 1742.594 miles
- 2804.432 kilometers
- 1514.272 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Sacramento?
The time difference between Decatur and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Decatur to Sacramento generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |