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How far is Decatur, IL, from Macon, GA?

The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 572 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Decatur (DEC) is 708 miles / 1140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 30 minutes.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Macon to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 571.857 miles
  • 920.314 kilometers
  • 496.930 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
  • 572.401 miles
  • 921.191 kilometers
  • 497.403 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 Macon to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Macon to Decatur generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″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