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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Tucson (TUS) is 1555 miles / 2503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 22 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1342
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2160
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1166
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Distance from Decatur to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.079 miles
  • 2159.867 kilometers
  • 1166.235 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
  • 1339.962 miles
  • 2156.460 kilometers
  • 1164.395 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Decatur to Tucson generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W