How far is Decatur, IL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 794 miles / 1277 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Decatur (DEC) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from New York to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 793.684 miles
- 1277.310 kilometers
- 689.692 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- 791.707 miles
- 1274.128 kilometers
- 687.974 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 New York to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Decatur?
The time difference between New York and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from New York to Decatur generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |