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How far is Decatur, IL, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1817 miles / 2925 kilometers / 1579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Decatur (DEC) is 2679 miles / 4312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 31 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Decatur Airport

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1817
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2925
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1579
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Distance from San Salvador to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1817.346 miles
  • 2924.735 kilometers
  • 1579.230 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
  • 1823.667 miles
  • 2934.908 kilometers
  • 1584.724 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 San Salvador to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Decatur generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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