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How far is Decatur, IL, from Grise Fiord?

The distance between Grise Fiord (Grise Fiord Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2539 miles / 4085 kilometers / 2206 nautical miles.

Grise Fiord Airport – Decatur Airport

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4085
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2206
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Distance from Grise Fiord to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2538.552 miles
  • 4085.404 kilometers
  • 2205.942 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
  • 2534.687 miles
  • 4079.183 kilometers
  • 2202.583 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 Grise Fiord to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Grise Fiord Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Grise Fiord to Decatur generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grise Fiord to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Grise Fiord Airport
City: Grise Fiord
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGZ
ICAO Code: CYGZ
Coordinates: 76°25′33″N, 82°54′33″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