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DEC to GSJ: distance & flight time
Decatur (Decatur Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,793 mi
2,886 km · 1,558 nm
3h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,793 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 59m gate to gate, flying south. 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
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DEC
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DEC from GSJ?
The flight distance from Decatur (DEC) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,793 miles (2,886 km, 1,558 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DEC to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 59m 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 Decatur and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Decatur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DEC to GSJ?
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