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How far is Wales, AK, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2926 miles / 4709 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Wales (WAA) is 3805 miles / 6124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 54 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2925.971 miles
  • 4708.894 kilometers
  • 2542.599 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
  • 2918.705 miles
  • 4697.200 kilometers
  • 2536.285 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 Scottsbluff to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Wales generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W
Destination Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W