How far is Decatur, IL, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 301 miles / 485 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Decatur (DEC) is 368 miles / 592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 56 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 301.321 miles
- 484.929 kilometers
- 261.841 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- 301.065 miles
- 484.518 kilometers
- 261.619 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 Lansing to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Decatur?
The time difference between Lansing and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lansing to Decatur generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |