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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2960 miles / 4764 kilometers / 2572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4090 miles / 6583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 45 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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2960
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Distance from Decatur to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2959.946 miles
  • 4763.572 kilometers
  • 2572.123 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
  • 2953.600 miles
  • 4753.358 kilometers
  • 2566.608 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 Deadhorse?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Decatur to Deadhorse generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 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 Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W