How far is Decatur, IL, from Columbus, GA?
The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Decatur (DEC) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 31 minutes.
Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.107 miles
- 885.312 kilometers
- 478.030 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- 550.878 miles
- 886.553 kilometers
- 478.700 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 Columbus to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Decatur?
The time difference between Columbus and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Columbus to Decatur generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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 |