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How far is Decatur, IL, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Decatur (DEC) is 1259 miles / 2026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 26 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.667 miles
  • 1727.900 kilometers
  • 932.991 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
  • 1075.357 miles
  • 1730.620 kilometers
  • 934.460 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 Fort Lauderdale to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Decatur generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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