How far is Decatur, IL, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Decatur (DEC) is 597 miles / 960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Meridian to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 517.287 miles
• 832.493 kilometers
• 449.510 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

• 518.378 miles
• 834.248 kilometers
• 450.458 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 Meridian to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Meridian and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Meridian and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Meridian to Decatur generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin	Meridian Regional Airport
City:	Meridian, MS
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEI
ICAO Code:	KMEI
Coordinates:	32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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