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How far is Decatur, IL, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1557 miles / 2505 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Decatur (DEC) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 23 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Decatur Airport

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1557
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2505
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1353
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Distance from Whale Cove to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.682 miles
  • 2505.236 kilometers
  • 1352.719 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
  • 1555.926 miles
  • 2504.020 kilometers
  • 1352.063 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 Whale Cove to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whale Cove and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Whale Cove and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Decatur generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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