How far is Decatur, IL, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur (DEC) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 47 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.400 miles
- 505.977 kilometers
- 273.206 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- 313.639 miles
- 504.753 kilometers
- 272.545 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 Kansas City to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Decatur?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Decatur generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |