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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2995 miles / 4820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 30 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.831 miles
  • 3220.025 kilometers
  • 1738.674 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
  • 1995.278 miles
  • 3211.088 kilometers
  • 1733.849 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Wales to Bellingham generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W