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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3326 miles / 5353 kilometers / 2891 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3326.473 miles
  • 5353.439 kilometers
  • 2890.626 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
  • 3318.069 miles
  • 5339.915 kilometers
  • 2883.323 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 Bethel to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Decatur Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bethel to Decatur generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 823 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W