How far is Decatur, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1747 miles / 2811 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Decatur (DEC) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1746.872 miles
- 2811.318 kilometers
- 1517.990 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- 1742.594 miles
- 2804.432 kilometers
- 1514.272 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 Sacramento to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Decatur generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |