How far is Decatur, IL, from Bridgeport, CT?
The distance between Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bridgeport (BDR) to Decatur (DEC) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.
Sikorsky Memorial Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Bridgeport to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bridgeport to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 832.946 miles
- 1340.496 kilometers
- 723.810 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- 830.879 miles
- 1337.170 kilometers
- 722.014 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 Bridgeport to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Sikorsky Memorial Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bridgeport and Decatur?
The time difference between Bridgeport and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Bridgeport.
Flight carbon footprint between Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Bridgeport to Decatur generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bridgeport to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sikorsky Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bridgeport, CT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BDR |
| ICAO Code: | KBDR |
| Coordinates: | 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″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 |