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How far is Decatur, IL, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1515 miles / 2437 kilometers / 1316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Decatur (DEC) is 1908 miles / 3071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Decatur Airport

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1515
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Distance from Sydney to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1514.564 miles
  • 2437.454 kilometers
  • 1316.120 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
  • 1510.972 miles
  • 2431.674 kilometers
  • 1312.999 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 Sydney to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Sydney to Decatur generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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