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RIV to DEC: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Decatur (Decatur Airport)
1,615 mi
2,599 km · 1,404 nm
3h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,615 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, 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 RIV
- RAL · Riverside Municipal Airport12 mi away
- SBD · San Bernardino International Airport15 mi away
- RBK · French Valley Airport22 mi away
- ONT · Ontario International Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from DEC?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Decatur (DEC) is 1,615 miles (2,599 km, 1,404 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to DEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 38m 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 Riverside and Decatur?
Decatur is 2 hours ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to DEC?
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