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How far is Decatur, IL, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Decatur (DEC) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 22 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Decatur Airport

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1342
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2160
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1166
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Distance from Tucson to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.079 miles
  • 2159.867 kilometers
  • 1166.235 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
  • 1339.962 miles
  • 2156.460 kilometers
  • 1164.395 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 Tucson to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Tucson to Decatur generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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