How far is Decatur, IL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Decatur (DEC) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 10 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 644.187 miles
- 1036.718 kilometers
- 559.783 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- 642.790 miles
- 1034.470 kilometers
- 558.569 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 Richmond to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Decatur?
The time difference between Richmond and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Richmond to Decatur generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |