How far is Kansas City, MO, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 49 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.400 miles
- 505.977 kilometers
- 273.206 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- 313.639 miles
- 504.753 kilometers
- 272.545 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Decatur and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Decatur to Kansas City generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |