How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Fort Wayne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Fort Wayne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 209.055 miles
- 336.441 kilometers
- 181.663 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- 208.643 miles
- 335.779 kilometers
- 181.306 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 Fort Wayne?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Fort Wayne?
The time difference between Decatur and Fort Wayne is 1 hour. Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
On average, flying from Decatur to Fort Wayne generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 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 Fort Wayne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
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 | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W |