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How far is Wales, AK, from Kirksville, MO?

The distance between Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirksville (IRK) to Wales (WAA) is 4317 miles / 6947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 44 minutes.

Kirksville Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kirksville to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.562 miles
  • 5382.550 kilometers
  • 2906.345 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
  • 3336.269 miles
  • 5369.204 kilometers
  • 2899.138 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 Kirksville to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kirksville Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kirksville to Wales generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirksville to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Kirksville Regional Airport
City: Kirksville, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IRK
ICAO Code: KIRK
Coordinates: 40°5′36″N, 92°32′41″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