How far is Wales, AK, from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2003 miles / 3224 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.
Qaanaaq Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2003.001 miles
- 3223.517 kilometers
- 1740.560 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- 1995.018 miles
- 3210.671 kilometers
- 1733.624 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 Qaanaaq to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Wales?
The time difference between Qaanaaq and Wales is 5 hours. Wales is 5 hours behind Qaanaaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Wales generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″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 |