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How far is Decatur, IL, from Worcester, MA?

The distance between Worcester (Worcester Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 902 miles / 1451 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Worcester (ORH) to Decatur (DEC) is 1066 miles / 1716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.

Worcester Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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902
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1451
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784
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Distance from Worcester to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 901.676 miles
  • 1451.106 kilometers
  • 783.535 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
  • 899.487 miles
  • 1447.584 kilometers
  • 781.633 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 Worcester to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Worcester Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Worcester to Decatur generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Worcester to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Worcester Regional Airport
City: Worcester, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORH
ICAO Code: KORH
Coordinates: 42°16′2″N, 71°52′32″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