DEC
Decatur
United States
1,347 km
837 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
1,347 km
837 mi / 727 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DEC DEN
Airport Name Decatur Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code DEC DEN
ICAO Code KDEC KDEN
City Decatur Denver
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 682 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 39.860000, -104.670000

Decatur (DEC) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 1,347 kilometers (837 miles / 727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Decatur, it's 05:40 in Denver.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,752 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Decatur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Decatur Airport (DEC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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