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How far is Decatur, IL, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Decatur (DEC) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 56 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.031 miles
  • 738.739 kilometers
  • 398.887 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
  • 457.897 miles
  • 736.913 kilometers
  • 397.901 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 Pittsburgh to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Decatur generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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