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How far is Decatur, IL, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Decatur (DEC) is 360 miles / 580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.122 miles
  • 487.827 kilometers
  • 263.405 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
  • 302.822 miles
  • 487.346 kilometers
  • 263.146 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 Springfield to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Springfield to Decatur generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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