How far is Hay River from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1851 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Hay River (YHY) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 35 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1850.516 miles
- 2978.116 kilometers
- 1608.054 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- 1847.956 miles
- 2973.997 kilometers
- 1605.830 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 Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Hay River?
The time difference between Decatur and Hay River is 1 hour. Hay River is 1 hour behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Decatur to Hay River generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
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 | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |