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How far is Saranac Lake, NY, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) is 815 miles / 1311 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 15 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Adirondack Regional Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Saranac Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 814.747 miles
  • 1311.209 kilometers
  • 707.996 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
  • 813.060 miles
  • 1308.494 kilometers
  • 706.530 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 Saranac Lake?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

On average, flying from Decatur to Saranac Lake generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Saranac Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).

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 Adirondack Regional Airport
City: Saranac Lake, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLK
ICAO Code: KSLK
Coordinates: 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″W