How far is Wainwright, AK, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4158 miles / 6691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 27 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Wainwright. 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 Decatur to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Wainwright?
The time difference between Decatur and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Decatur to Wainwright 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 Decatur to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |