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How far is Dawson Creek from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 2134 miles / 3434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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1800
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2897
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1564
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Distance from Decatur to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.300 miles
  • 2897.303 kilometers
  • 1564.418 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
  • 1797.054 miles
  • 2892.078 kilometers
  • 1561.597 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Decatur to Dawson Creek generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W