How far is Decatur, IL, from Nantucket, MA?
The distance between Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nantucket (ACK) to Decatur (DEC) is 1181 miles / 1901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 37 minutes.
Nantucket Memorial Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Nantucket to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantucket to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.750 miles
- 1597.676 kilometers
- 862.676 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- 990.275 miles
- 1593.693 kilometers
- 860.525 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 Nantucket to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nantucket and Decatur?
The time difference between Nantucket and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Nantucket.
Flight carbon footprint between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Nantucket to Decatur generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantucket to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Nantucket Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nantucket, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACK |
| ICAO Code: | KACK |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |