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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3464 miles / 5574 kilometers / 3010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Decatur (DEC) is 4429 miles / 7127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Wales to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3463.806 miles
• 5574.455 kilometers
• 3009.965 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

• 3455.151 miles
• 5560.527 kilometers
• 3002.444 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 Wales to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Decatur Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wales and Decatur?

The time difference between Wales and Decatur is 3 hours. Decatur is 3 hours ahead of Wales.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Wales to Decatur generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin	Wales Airport (Alaska)
City:	Wales, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	WAA
ICAO Code:	PAIW
Coordinates:	65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W

Destination	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W