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How far is Decatur, IL, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1792 miles / 2885 kilometers / 1558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Decatur (DEC) is 2867 miles / 4614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 18 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Decatur Airport

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1792
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2885
Kilometers
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1558
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 53 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
199 kg

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Distance from Gander to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.406 miles
  • 2884.598 kilometers
  • 1557.558 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
  • 1788.237 miles
  • 2877.889 kilometers
  • 1553.936 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 Gander to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Gander to Decatur generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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