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How far is Decatur, IL, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Decatur (DEC) is 2088 miles / 3360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 23 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Decatur Airport

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1796
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2891
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1561
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Distance from Oakland to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.473 miles
  • 2891.142 kilometers
  • 1561.092 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
  • 1792.157 miles
  • 2884.197 kilometers
  • 1557.342 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 Oakland to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Oakland to Decatur generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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