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

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Decatur (DEC) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 666.910 miles
  • 1073.288 kilometers
  • 579.529 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
  • 665.246 miles
  • 1070.610 kilometers
  • 578.083 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 Lancaster to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Decatur generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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