How far is Bismarck, ND, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 2731 miles / 4396 kilometers / 2373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 3503 miles / 5637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 5 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Wales to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2731.358 miles
- 4395.695 kilometers
- 2373.485 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- 2723.432 miles
- 4382.940 kilometers
- 2366.598 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 Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Bismarck?
The time difference between Wales and Bismarck is 3 hours. Bismarck is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Wales to Bismarck generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 667 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |