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How far is Bethel, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3326 miles / 5353 kilometers / 2891 nautical miles.

Decatur Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3326.473 miles
  • 5353.439 kilometers
  • 2890.626 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
  • 3318.069 miles
  • 5339.915 kilometers
  • 2883.323 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 Decatur to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Decatur to Bethel generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 823 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Decatur to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W