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

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Decatur (DEC) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 36 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Decatur Airport

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716
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623
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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)
  • 716.375 miles
  • 1152.893 kilometers
  • 622.513 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
  • 715.586 miles
  • 1151.623 kilometers
  • 621.827 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 International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Decatur generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 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 International Airport (ILM) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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