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How far is Lensk from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lensk (Lensk Airport) is 2282 miles / 3672 kilometers / 1983 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lensk Airport

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Distance from Wales to Lensk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2281.728 miles
  • 3672.085 kilometers
  • 1982.767 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
  • 2273.180 miles
  • 3658.328 kilometers
  • 1975.339 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 Lensk?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lensk Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lensk Airport (ULK)

On average, flying from Wales to Lensk generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Lensk

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

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 Lensk Airport
City: Lensk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ULK
ICAO Code: UERL
Coordinates: 60°43′14″N, 114°49′33″E