How far is Decatur, IL, from Fort Wayne, IN?
The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Decatur (DEC) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Fort Wayne International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 209.055 miles
- 336.441 kilometers
- 181.663 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- 208.643 miles
- 335.779 kilometers
- 181.306 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 Fort Wayne to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Decatur Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Decatur?
The time difference between Fort Wayne and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Decatur generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |