How far is Sheffield, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sheffield and Decatur is 42.1 miles (67.75 km).
Flight distance from Sheffield, AL to Decatur, AL is 42.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sheffield, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 47.28 miles (76.08 km) by car.
Driving from Sheffield to Decatur will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Sheffield
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8839 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°45'54"N 87°41'55"W |
| Latitude | 34.7650900 |
| Longitude | -87.6986400 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sheffield and Decatur
The distance between Sheffield and Decatur is 76 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sheffield and Decatur. The current time is 07:43:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.31 liters (1.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sheffield and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sheffield to Decatur is $5.14 (diesel $6.95).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $5.14 | $5.81 | $6.44 | $6.95 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sheffield and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
