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How far is Decatur, IL, from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 6579 miles / 10588 kilometers / 5717 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6578.859 miles
  • 10587.647 kilometers
  • 5716.872 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
  • 6564.792 miles
  • 10565.008 kilometers
  • 5704.648 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 Baghdad to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Decatur Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Decatur generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E
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