How far is Decatur, IL, from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Decatur (DEC) is 4153 miles / 6683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 21 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3229.389 miles
- 5197.199 kilometers
- 2806.263 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 3221.941 miles
- 5185.212 kilometers
- 2799.791 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Wainwright to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Decatur Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Decatur generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 798 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |