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How far is Decatur, IL, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Decatur (DEC) is 574 miles / 924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 50 minutes.

Erie International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Erie to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.025 miles
  • 772.525 kilometers
  • 417.130 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
  • 478.991 miles
  • 770.861 kilometers
  • 416.232 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 Erie to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Erie to Decatur generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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