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How far is Decatur, IL, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 136 miles / 219 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Decatur (DEC) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 136.126 miles
  • 219.074 kilometers
  • 118.290 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
  • 135.906 miles
  • 218.720 kilometers
  • 118.099 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 Burlington to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Burlington and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Burlington and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Burlington to Decatur generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″W
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