How far is Wales, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2768 miles / 4454 kilometers / 2405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Wales (WAA) is 3594 miles / 5784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 59 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Grand Forks to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2767.895 miles
- 4454.496 kilometers
- 2405.235 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- 2759.542 miles
- 4441.053 kilometers
- 2397.977 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 Grand Forks to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Wales?
The time difference between Grand Forks and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Wales generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 676 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |