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How far is Calama from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 4477 miles / 7205 kilometers / 3891 nautical miles.

Decatur Airport – El Loa Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Calama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4477.146 miles
  • 7205.268 kilometers
  • 3890.534 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
  • 4495.038 miles
  • 7234.062 kilometers
  • 3906.081 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 Calama?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to El Loa Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Decatur to Calama generates about 517 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 517 kilograms equals 1 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Decatur to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination El Loa Airport
City: Calama
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CJC
ICAO Code: SCCF
Coordinates: 22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W