How far is Decatur, IL, from Jacksonville, FL?
The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Decatur (DEC) is 940 miles / 1512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 57 minutes.
Jacksonville International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Jacksonville to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jacksonville to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 760.755 miles
- 1224.317 kilometers
- 661.078 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- 761.508 miles
- 1225.528 kilometers
- 661.732 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 Jacksonville to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Jacksonville to Decatur generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Jacksonville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAX |
| ICAO Code: | KJAX |
| Coordinates: | 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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 |