How far is Decatur, IL, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Decatur (DEC) is 560 miles / 901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 35 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.045 miles
- 721.058 kilometers
- 389.340 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- 448.812 miles
- 722.293 kilometers
- 390.007 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 Birmingham to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Decatur generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |