How far is Decatur, IL, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Decatur (DEC) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.910 miles
- 1073.288 kilometers
- 579.529 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- 665.246 miles
- 1070.610 kilometers
- 578.083 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 Lancaster to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Decatur?
The time difference between Lancaster and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Lancaster.
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Decatur generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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 |