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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3464 miles / 5574 kilometers / 3010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Wales (WAA) is 4433 miles / 7135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 41 minutes.

Distance from Decatur to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3463.806 miles
• 5574.455 kilometers
• 3009.965 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

• 3455.151 miles
• 5560.527 kilometers
• 3002.444 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Wales?

The time difference between Decatur and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Decatur to Wales generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W

Destination	Wales Airport (Alaska)
City:	Wales, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	WAA
ICAO Code:	PAIW
Coordinates:	65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W