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How far is Decatur, IL, from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers / 945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Decatur (DEC) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 48 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Miami to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1087.355 miles
  • 1749.928 kilometers
  • 944.885 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
  • 1089.146 miles
  • 1752.811 kilometers
  • 946.442 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 Miami to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Miami to Decatur generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W
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