How far is Decatur, IL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Decatur (DEC) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from New York to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 798.697 miles
- 1285.378 kilometers
- 694.049 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- 796.704 miles
- 1282.171 kilometers
- 692.317 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 New York to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Decatur?
The time difference between New York and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from New York to Decatur generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |