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How far is Decatur, IL, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Decatur (DEC) is 680 miles / 1095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 51 minutes.

University Park Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from State College to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.451 miles
  • 942.192 kilometers
  • 508.743 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
  • 584.008 miles
  • 939.870 kilometers
  • 507.489 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 State College to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from State College to Decatur generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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