How far is Decatur, IL, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1678 miles / 2700 kilometers / 1458 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Decatur (DEC) is 1977 miles / 3181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1677.696 miles
- 2699.990 kilometers
- 1457.878 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- 1674.225 miles
- 2694.404 kilometers
- 1454.862 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 Los Angeles to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Decatur generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |