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

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

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Decatur (DEC) is 3785 miles / 6091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 38 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Decatur Airport

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3109
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5004
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2702
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Distance from McGrath to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Decatur. 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 McGrath to Decatur?

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

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

On average, flying from McGrath to Decatur 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 McGrath to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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