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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 8748 miles / 14078 kilometers / 7602 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8747.875 miles
  • 14078.340 kilometers
  • 7601.695 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
  • 8750.203 miles
  • 14082.087 kilometers
  • 7603.719 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 Bloemfontain to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Decatur Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Decatur generates about 1 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 109 kilograms equals 2 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″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