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How far is Decatur, IL, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4090 miles / 6583 kilometers / 3554 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from London to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4090.206 miles
  • 6582.548 kilometers
  • 3554.291 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
  • 4079.283 miles
  • 6564.970 kilometers
  • 3544.800 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 London to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from London to Decatur generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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