How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 800 miles / 1287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Decatur to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 721.410 miles
• 1160.998 kilometers
• 626.889 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

• 719.610 miles
• 1158.100 kilometers
• 625.324 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 Decatur to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Philadelphia?

The time difference between Decatur and Philadelphia is 1 hour. Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Decatur to Philadelphia generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W

Destination	Wings Field
City:	Philadelphia, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BBX
ICAO Code:	KLOM
Coordinates:	40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W