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How far is Decatur, IL, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 699 miles / 1125 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Decatur (DEC) is 813 miles / 1309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 29 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Syracuse to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.945 miles
  • 1124.842 kilometers
  • 607.366 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
  • 697.415 miles
  • 1122.380 kilometers
  • 606.037 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 Syracuse to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Syracuse to Decatur generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Syracuse to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″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