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How far is Decatur, IL, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 221 miles / 355 kilometers / 192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Decatur (DEC) is 258 miles / 415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 3 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 220.622 miles
  • 355.057 kilometers
  • 191.716 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
  • 220.844 miles
  • 355.415 kilometers
  • 191.909 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 Milwaukee to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Decatur Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Decatur generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 127 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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