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How far is Decatur, IL, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1667 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Decatur (DEC) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 30 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Decatur Airport

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1667
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2684
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1449
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Distance from Long Beach to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.461 miles
  • 2683.519 kilometers
  • 1448.984 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
  • 1664.042 miles
  • 2678.015 kilometers
  • 1446.013 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 Long Beach to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Decatur generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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