How far is Decatur, IL, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 422 miles / 680 kilometers / 367 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Decatur (DEC) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.

Distance from Lincoln to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 422.444 miles
• 679.857 kilometers
• 367.093 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

• 421.425 miles
• 678.217 kilometers
• 366.208 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 Lincoln to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Decatur generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin	Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City:	Lincoln, NE
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LNK
ICAO Code:	KLNK
Coordinates:	40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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