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How far is Wales, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3093 miles / 4977 kilometers / 2687 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Paamiut to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3092.599 miles
  • 4977.056 kilometers
  • 2687.395 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
  • 3080.868 miles
  • 4958.176 kilometers
  • 2677.201 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 Paamiut to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Paamiut to Wales generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paamiut to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″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