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How far is Sarnia from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 404 miles / 651 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Sarnia (YZR) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 6 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Sarnia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 404.432 miles
  • 650.870 kilometers
  • 351.442 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
  • 403.834 miles
  • 649.909 kilometers
  • 350.923 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 Sarnia?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

On average, flying from Decatur to Sarnia generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 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 Sarnia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

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 Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W