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How far is Cherskiy from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Cherskiy (Chersky Airport) is 840 miles / 1353 kilometers / 730 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Chersky Airport

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840
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730
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Distance from Wales to Cherskiy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 840.450 miles
  • 1352.573 kilometers
  • 730.331 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
  • 837.178 miles
  • 1347.307 kilometers
  • 727.487 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 Cherskiy?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Chersky Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chersky Airport (CYX)

On average, flying from Wales to Cherskiy generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Cherskiy

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

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 Chersky Airport
City: Cherskiy
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: CYX
ICAO Code: UESS
Coordinates: 68°44′26″N, 161°20′16″E