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How far is Wales, AK, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2641 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Wales (WAA) is 3811 miles / 6133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 6 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Elko to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.331 miles
  • 4250.810 kilometers
  • 2295.254 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
  • 2635.569 miles
  • 4241.537 kilometers
  • 2290.247 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 Elko to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Elko to Wales generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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