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How far is Decatur, IL, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 9579 miles / 15416 kilometers / 8324 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Decatur Airport

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9579
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15416
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8324
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Flight time duration
18 h 38 min
CO2 emission
1 236 kg

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Distance from Melbourne to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9579.065 miles
  • 15416.011 kilometers
  • 8323.980 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
  • 9581.409 miles
  • 15419.782 kilometers
  • 8326.016 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 Melbourne to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Decatur Airport is 18 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Decatur generates about 1 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 236 kilograms equals 2 725 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E
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