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How far is Decatur, IL, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Decatur (DEC) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Decatur Airport

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1796
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2890
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1560
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Distance from Whistler to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.695 miles
  • 2889.891 kilometers
  • 1560.417 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
  • 1791.650 miles
  • 2883.381 kilometers
  • 1556.901 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 Whistler to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Whistler to Decatur generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 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 Whistler to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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