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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) is 709 miles / 1140 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Jacksonville (OAJ) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 18 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Albert J Ellis Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Jacksonville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 708.568 miles
  • 1140.330 kilometers
  • 615.729 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
  • 707.621 miles
  • 1138.806 kilometers
  • 614.906 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 Jacksonville?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)

On average, flying from Decatur to Jacksonville generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Jacksonville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ).

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 Albert J Ellis Airport
City: Jacksonville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAJ
ICAO Code: KOAJ
Coordinates: 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″W