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How far is North Platte, NE, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers / 2652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to North Platte (LBF) is 4037 miles / 6497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 14 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – North Platte Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3052.373 miles
  • 4912.319 kilometers
  • 2652.440 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
  • 3044.858 miles
  • 4900.224 kilometers
  • 2645.909 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 North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to North Platte Regional Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Wales to North Platte generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 751 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 North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

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 North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W