How far is Columbus, OH, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Columbus (LCK) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 44 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Rickenbacker 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)- 315.824 miles
- 508.270 kilometers
- 274.444 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- 315.038 miles
- 507.004 kilometers
- 273.760 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 5 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |