# Distance from Decatur (DEC) to Washington (IAD)

> 982 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 982 km / 610 mi / 530 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 92° (east)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 07:42 in Decatur, it's 08:42 in Washington)
- **Elevation difference**: 370 ft (IAD is lower than DEC)

## Airports

### [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Decatur, United States
- ICAO: KDEC
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 39.830000, -88.870000
- Elevation: 682 ft

### [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KIAD
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.900000, -77.500000
- Elevation: 312 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:42 in Decatur, it's 08:42 in Washington.

## Related

- [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)
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