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ATO to DEC: distance & flight time
Athens (Ohio University Snyder Field) → Decatur (Decatur Airport)
356 mi
573 km · 309 nm
1h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
356 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 24m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ATO — Ohio University Snyder Field · Athens, United States
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ATO
- PMH · Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport42 mi away
- PKB · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport43 mi away
- ZZV · Zanesville Municipal Airport54 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ATO from DEC?
The flight distance from Athens (ATO) to Decatur (DEC) is 356 miles (573 km, 309 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ATO to DEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Athens and Decatur?
Decatur is 1 hour behind Athens.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ATO to DEC?
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