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How far is Decatur, IL, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Decatur (DEC) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 58 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.880 miles
  • 949.321 kilometers
  • 512.592 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
  • 590.306 miles
  • 950.006 kilometers
  • 512.962 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 Thunder Bay to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Decatur generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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