How far is Decatur, IL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur (DEC) is 412 miles / 663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 331.428 miles
- 533.381 kilometers
- 288.003 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- 330.891 miles
- 532.517 kilometers
- 287.536 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 Detroit to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Decatur?
The time difference between Detroit and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Detroit to Decatur generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |