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How far is Decatur, IL, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 705 miles / 1135 kilometers / 613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Decatur (DEC) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 27 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Decatur Airport

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705
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1135
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613
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Distance from Wilmington to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 705.476 miles
  • 1135.354 kilometers
  • 613.042 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
  • 703.723 miles
  • 1132.533 kilometers
  • 611.519 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 Wilmington to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Decatur generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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