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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Decatur (DEC) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Decatur Airport

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1763
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2837
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1532
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Distance from Bellingham to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1762.827 miles
  • 2836.995 kilometers
  • 1531.854 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
  • 1758.736 miles
  • 2830.412 kilometers
  • 1528.300 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 Bellingham to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Decatur generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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