How far is Decatur, IL, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 614 miles / 989 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Decatur (DEC) is 775 miles / 1248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 614.460 miles
- 988.878 kilometers
- 533.952 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- 613.509 miles
- 987.346 kilometers
- 533.124 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 Raleigh to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Decatur?
The time difference between Raleigh and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Decatur generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |