How far is Decatur, IL, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Decatur (DEC) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 53 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1787.609 miles
- 2876.878 kilometers
- 1553.390 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- 1783.352 miles
- 2870.027 kilometers
- 1549.690 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 San Jose to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Decatur?
The time difference between San Jose and Decatur is 2 hours. Decatur is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from San Jose to Decatur generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |