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How far is Tiksi from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Tiksi (Tiksi Airport) is 1564 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Tiksi Airport

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Distance from Wales to Tiksi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1563.572 miles
  • 2516.326 kilometers
  • 1358.707 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
  • 1557.396 miles
  • 2506.387 kilometers
  • 1353.341 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 Tiksi?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Tiksi Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Tiksi Airport (IKS)

On average, flying from Wales to Tiksi generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Tiksi

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

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 Tiksi Airport
City: Tiksi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: IKS
ICAO Code: UEST
Coordinates: 71°41′51″N, 128°54′10″E