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How far is Decatur, IL, from Owensboro, KY?

The distance between Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Owensboro (OWB) to Decatur (DEC) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 13 minutes.

Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Owensboro to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 171.123 miles
  • 275.396 kilometers
  • 148.702 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
  • 171.206 miles
  • 275.529 kilometers
  • 148.774 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 Owensboro to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Owensboro and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Owensboro and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Owensboro to Decatur generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Owensboro to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″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