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How far is Denver, CO, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 840 miles / 1351 kilometers / 730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Denver (DEN) is 950 miles / 1529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 46 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Denver International Airport

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840
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1351
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730
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Distance from Decatur to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 839.513 miles
  • 1351.066 kilometers
  • 729.517 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
  • 837.422 miles
  • 1347.700 kilometers
  • 727.700 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 Decatur to Denver?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Decatur to Denver generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W