How far is Decatur, IL, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1851 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Decatur (DEC) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Decatur. 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 Hay River to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Decatur Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Decatur?
The time difference between Hay River and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Hay River to Decatur 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 Hay River to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |