How far is Decatur, IL, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Decatur (DEC) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 31 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 203.674 miles
- 327.781 kilometers
- 176.988 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- 203.438 miles
- 327.402 kilometers
- 176.783 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 Louisville to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Decatur Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Decatur?
The time difference between Louisville and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Louisville to Decatur generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |