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How far is Decatur, IL, from Elmira, NY?

The distance between Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elmira (ELM) to Decatur (DEC) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 40 minutes.

Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Elmira to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.647 miles
  • 1039.068 kilometers
  • 561.052 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
  • 644.149 miles
  • 1036.657 kilometers
  • 559.750 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 Elmira to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Elmira to Decatur 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 Elmira to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″W
Destination 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