How far is Decatur, IL, from Broomfield, CO?
The distance between Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 863 miles / 1388 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Broomfield (BJC) to Decatur (DEC) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Broomfield to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Broomfield to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 862.746 miles
- 1388.455 kilometers
- 749.706 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- 860.596 miles
- 1384.995 kilometers
- 747.837 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 Broomfield to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Broomfield and Decatur?
The time difference between Broomfield and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Broomfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Broomfield to Decatur generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Broomfield to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Broomfield, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BJC |
| ICAO Code: | KBJC |
| Coordinates: | 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″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 |