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How far is Wales, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3214 miles / 5172 kilometers / 2793 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3213.706 miles
  • 5171.959 kilometers
  • 2792.634 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
  • 3201.601 miles
  • 5152.477 kilometers
  • 2782.115 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 Narsarsuaq to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Wales generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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