How far is Columbus, OH, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Columbus (CMH) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.
Decatur Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 317.505 miles
- 510.975 kilometers
- 275.904 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- 316.714 miles
- 509.702 kilometers
- 275.217 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Columbus?
The time difference between Decatur and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Decatur to Columbus generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |