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How far is Decatur, IL, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 840 miles / 1351 kilometers / 730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Decatur (DEC) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 48 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Decatur Airport

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840
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1351
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730
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Distance from Denver to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 839.513 miles
  • 1351.066 kilometers
  • 729.517 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
  • 837.422 miles
  • 1347.700 kilometers
  • 727.700 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 Denver to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Denver to Decatur generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W
Destination 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