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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4005 miles / 6446 kilometers / 3480 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Decatur Airport

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4005
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6446
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3480
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Distance from Bristol to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4005.063 miles
  • 6445.525 kilometers
  • 3480.305 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
  • 3994.385 miles
  • 6428.339 kilometers
  • 3471.026 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 Bristol to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bristol to Decatur generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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