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How far is Decatur, IL, from Kearney, NE?

The distance between Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kearney (EAR) to Decatur (DEC) is 603 miles / 970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 17 minutes.

Kearney Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Kearney to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 539.107 miles
  • 867.608 kilometers
  • 468.471 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
  • 537.778 miles
  • 865.470 kilometers
  • 467.316 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 Kearney to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Kearney Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kearney and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Kearney and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Kearney to Decatur generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kearney to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″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