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How far is Lansing, MI, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 301 miles / 485 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Lansing (LAN) is 367 miles / 590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 301.321 miles
  • 484.929 kilometers
  • 261.841 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
  • 301.065 miles
  • 484.518 kilometers
  • 261.619 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Decatur to Lansing generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W