How far is Decatur, IL, from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3980 miles / 6405 kilometers / 3459 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3980.180 miles
- 6405.479 kilometers
- 3458.682 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- 3969.572 miles
- 6388.407 kilometers
- 3449.464 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 Cardiff to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Decatur?
The time difference between Cardiff and Decatur is 6 hours. Decatur is 6 hours behind Cardiff.
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Decatur generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″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 |