How far is Decatur, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1734 miles / 2790 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Decatur (DEC) is 1995 miles / 3210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 43 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1733.649 miles
- 2790.038 kilometers
- 1506.500 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- 1729.414 miles
- 2783.223 kilometers
- 1502.820 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 Sacramento to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Decatur generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |