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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3109 miles / 5004 kilometers / 2702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to McGrath (MCG) is 3790 miles / 6100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 45 minutes.

Decatur Airport – McGrath Airport

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3109
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5004
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2702
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Distance from Decatur to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3109.405 miles
  • 5004.103 kilometers
  • 2701.999 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
  • 3101.918 miles
  • 4992.053 kilometers
  • 2695.493 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Decatur to McGrath generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 766 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W