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How far is Decatur, IL, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Decatur (DEC) is 2055 miles / 3307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 20 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Decatur Airport

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1738
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2797
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1510
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1737.684 miles
  • 2796.531 kilometers
  • 1510.006 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
  • 1734.594 miles
  • 2791.559 kilometers
  • 1507.321 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 Grande Prairie to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Decatur generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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