How far is Decatur, IL, from Jacksonville, NC?
The distance between Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 709 miles / 1140 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jacksonville (OAJ) to Decatur (DEC) is 894 miles / 1438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 20 minutes.
Albert J Ellis Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Jacksonville to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jacksonville to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 708.568 miles
- 1140.330 kilometers
- 615.729 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- 707.621 miles
- 1138.806 kilometers
- 614.906 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 Jacksonville to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Albert J Ellis Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Jacksonville to Decatur generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Albert J Ellis Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAJ |
| ICAO Code: | KOAJ |
| Coordinates: | 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″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 |