How far is Decatur, IL, from Birmingham?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4011 miles / 6455 kilometers / 3486 nautical miles.
Birmingham 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)- 4011.137 miles
- 6455.299 kilometers
- 3485.583 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- 4000.417 miles
- 6438.046 kilometers
- 3476.267 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 Airport to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Decatur?
The time difference between Birmingham and Decatur is 6 hours. Decatur is 6 hours behind Birmingham.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Decatur generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Birmingham to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BHX |
| ICAO Code: | EGBB |
| Coordinates: | 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″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 |