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How far is Springfield, MO, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Springfield (SGF) is 361 miles / 581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.122 miles
  • 487.827 kilometers
  • 263.405 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
  • 302.822 miles
  • 487.346 kilometers
  • 263.146 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Decatur and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Decatur to Springfield generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

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 Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W