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How far is Decatur, IL, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4580 miles / 7370 kilometers / 3980 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4579.652 miles
  • 7370.235 kilometers
  • 3979.608 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
  • 4567.610 miles
  • 7350.856 kilometers
  • 3969.144 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 Zurich to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Decatur Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Zurich to Decatur generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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