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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Wilmington (ILM) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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716
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Distance from Decatur to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.375 miles
  • 1152.893 kilometers
  • 622.513 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
  • 715.586 miles
  • 1151.623 kilometers
  • 621.827 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Decatur to Wilmington generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W