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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Adak Airport

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Distance from Wales to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.652 miles
  • 1605.565 kilometers
  • 866.936 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
  • 995.758 miles
  • 1602.517 kilometers
  • 865.290 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 Wales to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Adak Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Wales to Adak Island generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W