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How far is Decatur, IL, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Decatur Airport

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2136
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Distance from Ilulissat to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.740 miles
  • 3955.349 kilometers
  • 2135.718 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
  • 2453.556 miles
  • 3948.616 kilometers
  • 2132.082 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 Ilulissat to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Decatur generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W
Destination 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